Tag: Queensland Government

The Queensland Government has announced an $18.56 million investment in a Brisbane-based biofuels manufacturing project, saying the funding will support the commercial deployment of locally developed waste-to-energy technology and strengthen the state's sovereign fuel capability.

The Queensland Government has announced that Vecco Group has been secured as the foundation customer for the Queensland Resources Common User Facility (QRCUF) in Townsville following the completion of major construction, marking a milestone for the state's critical minerals processing and advanced manufacturing sector.

The Queensland Government has announced $3.05 million in funding for a drone manufacturing project in South East Queensland, supporting the expansion of local manufacturing capabilities for Australian-designed uncrewed aerial systems.

The Queensland Government has launched a new program aimed at strengthening regional small businesses, including those connected to manufacturing and local supply chains, as part of its Small and Family Business First agenda.

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.