Resources Cabinet Committee reducing red tape to kickstart new investment
- Resources Cabinet Committee invites major industry association representatives to discuss immediate priorities
- Committee members provided updates on key policy measures to remove wasteful red tape over project approvals
- Industry representatives provided updates on the lingering impacts from the former Labor Government's anti-mining agenda
The Crisafulli Government is taking action to deliver faster, clearer decisions for mining and gas companies, to ensure Queenslanders continue to reap the benefits of our world-class resources.
The Resources Cabinet Committee was today joined by industry stakeholders for a discussion on proposals to restore confidence in Queensland's resources industry, after Labor's unpredictable policy changes drove investment off a cliff.
Representatives from the Queensland Resources Council, Coal Australia, Australian Energy Producers, and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies attended the meeting, which detailed targeted proposals focused on cutting delays and streamlining approvals.
Industry groups also briefed Ministers on the ongoing impacts from the former Labor Government's anti-mining and gas policies, which put thousands of jobs across regional Queensland at risk.
Establishing the Resources Cabinet Committee was a key election commitment of the Crisafulli Government to improve consultation across government and boost investment in the resources sector.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last said industry leaders want certainty, faster decisions and a government that supports regional growth.
"Regional Queensland families have been paying the price for Labor's unpredictable and chaotic anti-mining and gas policies, which threatened long-lasting damage to our State," Minister Last said.
"The Crisafulli Government backs our mining and gas industries and the thousands of families across regional Queensland whose livelihoods depend on a strong resources sector.
"Unlike Labor, we are committed to working in consultation and collaboratively with key industry stakeholders to find improvements to the mining approvals system and ensuring projects aren't left to languish for years without a decision.
"The Resources Cabinet Committee is getting on with the job, delivering a system that is efficient, transparent and pro-investment.
"This will ensure resource project proponents can invest with confidence to create jobs and support regional economies.
"Queenslanders backed our plan to restore a government focused on delivery, and we are making it happen."
