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Former governors and treasurers advise against removing government’s power to overrule RBA

Critics of treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed reforms say the Reserve Bank is independent enough

The Guardian - AU

Former governors want power to overrule RBA to stay

Resistance is building to the federal government's plan to scrap a never used power to intervene in Reserve Bank decision making.

AAP

'Dark cloud' warnings over Queensland resources tax

The resources industry has pumped a record $116.8 billion into Queensland's economy but the state government has been warned it could lose investors.

AAP

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The Albanese government blew its shot at setting a historic new unemployment target

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government’s employment white paper is “ambitious”. I’m not convinced.

The Conversation

No, the RBA review won't mean handing the bank's decisions to part-time outsiders

Misinformation is circulating about recommendations concerning the Reserve Bank board made by the RBA Review, of which I was a member.

The Conversation

Stuart Robert hands in official resignation, triggering byelection in Queensland seat

Former Coalition minister had been under pressure from Labor after failing to attend parliament during budget week, despite still being an MP

The Guardian - AU

Stuart Robert: former minister and ally of Scott Morrison to retire, sparking byelection

Robert’s retirement means a second byelection test for Peter Dutton’s opposition, this time in the Queensland seat of Fadden

The Guardian - AU

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Climate activists, green groups ramp up action against Woodside Energy at company's AGM in Perth

Thumping drums, a wheelchair-bound skeleton and plenty of police were a dead giveaway the biggest event on Woodside investors' calendar wouldn't look much like the average company annual general meeting.

ABC News

BHP urged to support coal communities as they exit

BHP's decision to sell two Queensland coal mines has riled unions and renewed calls from the resource industry for a review of the state's royalty rates.

AAP

Australian coal industry says China market matters less than before, even if import ban ends

Queensland Resources Council says industry would welcome restrictions easing but new long-term customers since found elsewhere in Asia

The Guardian - AU

Contractors, labour hire workers at more risk, less likely to report safety concerns in Queensland coal mines, inquiry hears

An inquiry into coal mine safety in Queensland is told labour hire staff are disproportionately represented in mining deaths and faced reprisals when safety issues were raised.

ABC News

Queensland faces ‘significant’ wellbeing decline if it doesn’t quickly transition to renewables, report says

Deloitte warns that the biggest risk to jobs in the state is a carbon-fuelled economy

The Guardian - AU

Japanese ambassador takes ‘highly unusual’ campaign against Queensland coal royalty hike to mining forum

Shingo Yamagami emerges as strident critic of Palaszczuk government’s tiered rate aimed at cashing in on record prices

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Resources Council launches campaign against royalty hikes, angering premier

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she is "angry" and "disappointed" at the Queensland Resources Council over an expensive advertising campaign.

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Qld premier snubs coal miners over ads

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has lashed out at coal miners after they launched an ad campaign against coal mining royalty hikes.

The New Daily

Coal and gas bosses air concerns over Queensland environmental law changes

Queensland coal and gas producers say notifying the public every time an approved project was changed would be costly and could cause delays.

AAP

Qld changes concern coal, gas producers

Changes to Queensland's environmental laws have been criticised by gas and coal producers as a costly imposition of more "green tape".

AAP

Qld mining lobby applauds govt backflip

Proposed Queensland laws will make it easier for communities to object to mines, but existing mines won't be subject to modern environmental rules.

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ABC News

Researchers raise alarm on coal seam gas threat to Australia's richest farmland

As Europe looks to Australia for more gas, a report has warned of the growing threat coal seam gas projects pose to the country's most valuable farmland.

ABC News

Gas production costs in Queensland's Lake Eyre Basin will be 'staggering', report claims

A report commissioned by an environmental group claims gas extraction in Queensland's Lake Eyre Basin will cost millions, but proponents say the fossil fuel has an important role in Australia's transition to renewable energy.

ABC News

Coal royalty hike damaging mining industry and investor confidence, Queensland Resources Council says

The Queensland Resources Council wants the state to scrap its 40 per cent royalty hike on some coal exports, saying the new rates put the industry's viability at risk.

The Guardian - AU

Pay up: mining and gambling companies told not to expect sympathy over Queensland tax hikes

Campaigns against changes to coal royalties and betting taxes given short shrift by government and advocates

ABC News

Senex Energy announces plans for a $1 billion expansion of its Surat Basin gas project

Advocates of a $1 billion expansion of Senex Energy's Surat Basin gas development say the "mostly domestic" supply will reduce energy prices in coming years, but not everybody is convinced.

AAP

Feds urge Qld to open up more gas fields

The federal government is calling for more Queensland gas fields to open up, as mining magnate Gina Rinehart partners with a steel giant to invest $1 billion.

ABC News

Mining sector faces major skills shortage as environmental concerns deter Gen Z workers

Australia's mining sector is facing its "worst skills crisis in generations", and leaders say the key challenge is convincing environmentally conscious young people to join its ranks.

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