State ‘walking the walk’ with new resources committee

Declaring that the era for taking the resources sector for granted was over, new Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last has announced the formation of a Resources Cabinet Committee. Speaking in Parliament this week, Mr Last said the Crisafulli government would create an environment for growth that would continue to underpin Queensland’s long-term prosperity. "We will provide certainty on project approvals—unlike those opposite who left projects languishing for years, piles of them in fact, gathering dust on the former Labor minister’s desk or who moved the goalposts at the last minute," he said. Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last. "Industry, investors and importantly the communities that rely on the resources sector will get a clear yes or no. The era for taking the resources sector for granted is over. "Central to that drive is the creation of my Resources Cabinet Committee." Mr Last will lead the committee, which also includes the Deputy Premier, the Treasurer, and the Minister for the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation. He said the committee would deliver a cohesive approach to growing the Queensland resources industry and removing the roadblocks preventing new projects taking flight. "The establishment of this committee is part of our 100-day plan and it gives me great pleasure to say we have delivered and we will meet for the first time next Tuesday," Mr Last said. He said the committee would: improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Queensland’s regulatory framework implement measures to support productivity and investment strengthen consultation mechanisms improve the coordination and timeliness of applications, assessments and approvals investigate opportunities for regional economic development and investment attraction through cross-sectoral partnerships, including processing and manufacturing work with industry to attract the best talent and create a pipeline of skilled workers investigate the sector’s role in ensuring affordable and reliable energy security; uphold Queensland’s environment, social, governance and safety responsibilities. "It is not just about sending a message that Queensland is open for business," Mr Last said. "It is a practical forum to demonstrate that we are not just talking the talk; we are walking the walk. "We are laying out an ambitious, long-term agenda which will see new and expanded mining opportunities across the state and we cannot wait to get going. "Let me be clear. Our government values our resources sector and we will not take it for granted. My message is simple. We want your business and we will work with you to give you confidence that you can make long-term investments in our state."

State ‘walking the walk’ with new resources committee

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