Tag: Leanne Linard
Qld allocates over $3 million to enhance waste management of Yarrabah community
The Queensland Government has committed more than $3 million from the Recycling and Jobs Fund to bolster waste management efforts within the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire community.
Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme reaches seven billion milestone
Queensland’s container refund scheme dubbed Containers for Change has reached a significant milestone, seeing seven billion containers returned through the network of container refund points in less than five years of operation.
Queensland brings into effect new single-use plastic bans
New restrictions banning single-use plastics, including cotton buds with plastic stems and expanded polystyrene loose packaging, went into effect in Queensland, following the Palaszczuk Government's announcement on Friday.
New Queensland Material Recycling Facility nears completion
A new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast is nearing its completion and is expected to go live by the end of 2023, according to an announcement from the Queensland government.
Six new recycling projects in Queensland to receive $12m funding boost
The Federal government and the Queensland state government have joined forces to invest more than $12.79 million in six new recycling initiatives, diverting almost 69,000 tonnes of garbage from Queensland landfills each year.
New recycling projects in Queensland to receive funding boost
The Australian and Queensland Governments are investing over $13.3 million in new recycling initiatives to divert 68,000 tonnes of waste from the state’s landfill.
Queensland unveils new employer guide to address labour shortages
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leanne Linard has revealed an updated manual for employers to address the critical skill shortages that the state's engineering industry is experiencing as a result of massive infrastructure investment and shifting labour market demographics.
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Australian manufacturing in 2025: Challenges and pathways to progress
The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025.
