Thursday, 14 Dec, 2023
The Gemfields at the Central Highlands are a long way from the Hinchinbrook electorate but that doesn’t mean proposed changes by the State Labor Government to radically crack down on small scale mining enterprises won’t have far reaching impacts. Hinchinbrook resident, Tony Walsh, says that proposed changes by the Queensland Resources Department could force small […]
Read moreFriday, 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 moreMonday, 27 Mar, 2023
KATTER’S Australian Party MP Bob Katter delivered an electric speech in Federal Parliament on Monday lamenting the proposed collapse of a 200,000-job industry through the latest Safeguard Mechanism Bill amendments.
Read moreFriday, 4 Nov, 2022
The small town community of Charters Towers has been left reeling after more than 150 jobs were lost overnight following the recent shut down of Thalanga Mine, local State Member for Traeger Robbie Katter has said.
Read moreThursday, 3 Nov, 2022
Katter’s Australian Party Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter has demanded Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk join the growing synopsis of state leaders calling on the Albanese Government to immediately implement a national gas reserve policy.
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