QRC congratulates David Crisafulli and LNP on Queensland election result

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The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) congratulates David Crisafulli and the Liberal National Party following the Queensland state election.

Chief Executive Officer Janette Hewson said the QRC is looking forward to a constructive and positive relationship with Premier Crisafulli and the LNP Government.

“Mr Crisafulli and the LNP have been endorsed by the people of Queensland with the honour of leading our great State,” Ms Hewson said.

“QRC welcomes Mr Crisafulli’s comments on Saturday night to establish our state’s future as a powerhouse of the Australian economy.

“The resources sector plays a key role in the long term vision and QRC is encouraged by the incoming Premier’s commitment to attract new investment in Queensland’s key industries, including resources.”

“Ahead of the election the QRC engaged all sides of politics in government to achieve best outcomes for industry, and for Queenslanders.

“We welcomed the LNP’s commitments to establish a Resources Cabinet Sub-Committee to improve consultation across Government on policies that encourage investment in the resources sector.

“The Resources Subcommittee and the reestablishment of the Productivity Commission are important steps by the incoming government that will get our sector back on the state agenda and deliver better outcomes for Queensland.”

“The QRC also welcomes LNP’s commitment to ensure reliable electricity supply to Queensland through the energy transition, $2 million in funding to our educational arm the QMEA to boost regional skills training, and $500,000 to attract more women to the resources sector workforce.

Ms Hewson said the comments on election night and LNP commitments are a good start to a more collaborative and cooperative relationship between the State Government and Queensland’s most important industry.

“The resources sector contributed $117 billion to the state’s economy and supported more than 530,000 jobs last year but its continued success requires the right government policy settings to re-position Queensland as a reliable place to invest,” Ms Hewson said.

“That includes a fair and balanced royalty system that encourages investment and streamlining approvals for new projects across all commodities, including critical minerals.

“Regional Queenslanders, who strongly backed a change in government, deserve a fairer share of the benefits they generate for our state through the resources sector with better infrastructure and roads, and improved services like health.

“Queensland has abundant reserves of the commodities the world needs including coal, gas, metals and critical minerals, and with the right plan for Queensland, we can return the state to a global powerhouse for responsible resources.

“We thank Minister Stewart for his contribution to our sector during his time in office and look forward to the announcement of the incoming Minister for Resources and LNP cabinet.”

The 2024 QRC Election Priorities will form the basis of engagement with the incoming government and includes a call for competitiveness, fairer returns for regions, skills and an energy mix appropriate for the State.

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