Tag: Queensland Government

The Queensland Government says manufacturing is set to play a central role in the state’s critical minerals ambitions, following the opening of what it describes as Australia’s first facility to convert raw graphite into battery-ready material in Townsville.

The Queensland Government announced it will invest $25 million to support the production of renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery, in a move it says will strengthen the state’s fuel security and local refining capability.

The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability six months after its release, while also outlining further investment and development across the state’s energy sector.

The Queensland Government has welcomed the announced acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine near Emerald, a move it says supports the long-term future of operations and employment at the site.

The Queensland Government has opened applications for the 2026 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing as part of the state’s $138.9 billion export industry.

The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.

The CSIRO and the Queensland Government have launched a free training program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including those in manufacturing, to develop research and development (R&D) capabilities and pursue innovation opportunities.

Salvos Stores has opened a textile recovery facility in Brisbane, describing the site as the first of its kind in Australia and part of broader efforts to reduce clothing waste and support circular economy initiatives.

The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council has held its first meeting for the year, with the Queensland Government saying discussions with industry leaders will help inform the future direction of manufacturing across the state.

The Queensland Government has announced a trade mission to East Asia aimed at strengthening manufacturing and resources ties, with Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Manufacturing Dale Last leading a delegation to South Korea and Japan to promote investment and economic growth in the State’s mining and manufacturing sectors.