The Palaszczuk Government’s broken promise of no new or increased taxes is driving away billions of dollars of investment in Queensland and destroying jobs.
Shadow Treasurer David Janetzki said the actions and uncertainty caused by Treasurer Cameron Dick was directly responsible for BHP’s decision to put the proposed Blackwater South mine on ice, jeopardising thousands of jobs.
“Business can no longer trust the word of the Palaszczuk Government and as a result Queensland will miss out on billions of dollars of future investment across all sectors,” he said.
“We’re already seeing business withdrawing investment from Queensland.
“The Treasurer’s failure to consult and meaningfully engage with business is costing Queensland dearly.”
Shadow Mines Minister Pat Weir said the Resources Minister had also failed to consult the industry about the government’s broken promise.
“This decision is exactly what we said would happen,” he said.
“The lack of consultation means the industry doesn’t know what’s coming next and that is destroying confidence.
“This Minister has failed to do his job and that is costing regional Queenslanders jobs in the communities where they live.
“Queensland deserves better from this government.”
Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar said the reckless actions of the Palaszczuk Labor Government was costing jobs in Central Queensland.
“The Treasurer broke his promise of no new or increased taxes and this was the result,” he said.
“2000 jobs gone and the Treasurer does not care. What other jobs is he happy to destroy?
“This affects every business in our community, whether it’s the local bakery, café or hairdresser and it means nothing to Cameron Dick.
“This government has recklessly started dismantling what is a very significant industry in our region and the only thing Cameron Dick cares about is himself.”
