Shadow Minister for Resources, Senator Susan McDonald has questioned the Albanese Government’s genuine desire to back Australian critical mineral interests, saying today’s funding announcement in Gladstone does not reverse the policy failures of the last two years.

I want to start my remarks by reaffirming that the Coalition is a strong and ardent supporter of the resources sector, and is committed to the future of mining in this country.

Shadow Resources Minister, Senator Susan McDonald, has warned Australia’s ability to make life-saving cancer medicines is in danger after Labor decided to walk away from a suitable site in Kimba, South Australia.