To grow Queensland, we need a robust economy, with strong mining and agriculture, sensible regulation, lower taxes, great roads, targeted government policies and investment, and more well-paid jobs.
As a representative of all Queenslanders, a large part of my role is reminding governments that a healthy Queensland makes for a strong Australia.
As part of Northern Australia, Queensland â especially regional, rural and remote parts â has a major role to play in defence, tourism and meeting the worldâs need for our resources.
That is why I am focused on growing Queensland for you.
With gas prices skyrocketing by 33.9 per cent under Labor, the Coalition remains strong supporters of the gas industry and will oppose any attempts to stymie gas production â including todayâs introduction of a Teal bill to ban seismic testing.
Shadow Minister for Resources, Senator Susan McDonald has warned the Labor Government it must end its war on gas after yet more complaints by industry about Australiaâs under-utilised reserves.
The Albanese Labor Government must put partisan politics aside, and urgently include bauxite, alumina and aluminium on Australiaâs Critical Minerals List, due to the rising geopolitical risks and the damaging of Australiaâs investment environment the Government has presided over.
New report confirms mining exploration expenditure drops by 10%; as uncertainty remains after Blayney Gold decision.
