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A group of Clermont students has delved into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as part of the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy’s “STEM Unearthed” workshop, in an effort to attract the next workforce to the resource sector.
Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Skills, Education and Diversity Policy Director Katrina-Lee Jones said the purpose of the workshop was to broaden student and teacher knowledge of the incredible range of VET and STEM career opportunities in the resources sector.
“It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Queensland resources sector, particularly because of the role minerals will play in lowering world carbon emissions through renewable energy technologies and all the new job opportunities that will come from that,“ she said.
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QRC welcomes tech-driven approach to reducing emissions
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s technology-driven approach to reducing emissions announced in last night’s budget, saying it will drive new investment into this crucial area for resources.
$1.2 billion has been allocated towards establishing international partnerships on low-emissions technology projects and to support hydrogen and carbon capture use and storage initiatives.
A further $1.6 billion over 10 years will encourage investment in technologies (identified in its Technology Investment Roadmap and Low Emissions Technology Statements), grow new export industries, create jobs and reduce emissions
QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the resources sector is committed to meeting the challenges of climate change and reducing emissions.
Queensland Treasurer challenges voters to make LNP seats marginal in budget response
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Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has called on the state’s “ripped off” voters to make federal LNP seats marginal to get a bigger share of the federal budget.
It comes as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk criticised Canberra for failing to stump up cash for federal quarantine facilities.
Treasurer Cameron Dick has criticised Queensland’s share of the federal budget.
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Mr Dick said money for Queensland was being promised for years down the track, and the state did not get its fair share.
Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian Macfarlane . Picture: John Gass
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Subscriber only The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed an announcement of a $100m, four-year renewal of its Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive. QRC chief executive Ian Macfarlane said the federal government s move would help Queensland explorers bring new technology like remote sensing, machine learning and bio-indicators to the field. The program will give eligible exploration companies access to tax incentives to attract new investors into the sector and potentially benefit 500-plus mineral exploration companies currently operating across Queensland, Mr Macfarlane said. He said about 70 per cent of exploration companies in Queensland have a market capitalisation value of less than $500m, meaning they re eligible to apply for tax incentives under the renewed JMEI program.
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Subscriber only Central Queenslanders will enjoy decades of jobs from a bold new resources sector development plan aimed at harnessing the $82.6 billion industry. The Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan was launched by Resources Minister Scott Stewart on Thursday, April 29. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian MacFarlane said the plan was a crucial step toward building the state s global reputation as a low-emissions energy superpower. Resources Minister Scott Stewart speaking in Parliament. Pics Tara Croser. The State Government is delivering on its pre-election commitment to work with the QRC and other stakeholders to develop a plan that maximises the benefits and addresses the challenges facing resources companies and resources communities at a critical time in world history, he said.