Friday, 20 Oct, 2023
The Palaszczuk Labor Government, and in particular Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, have in recent days been complicit with Glencore in the signing of an entirely unnecessary “death warrant” for the city of Mount Isa. On behalf of the community of Mount Isa, and the 1,200 jobs that hang in the balance, this needs to be […]
Read moreWednesday, 18 Oct, 2023
"Mount Isa and Queensland will be learning today of Glencore’s decision to close its Mount Isa Copper Operation (Mount Isa Mines) in 2025. I understand their other local operations, at George Fisher and the lead and copper smelter, and refinery in Townsville will continue while operations at Lady Loretta are also forecast to cease in […]
Read moreTuesday, 26 Jul, 2022
Member for Traeger Robbie Katter asked the Premier and Treasurer the status of the Queensland Government’s delivery on its 2020 election commitment for an implementation plan for the 1000km electricity transmission network connecting the North West Minerals Province with the national electricity grid near Townsville.
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