RE: ANR28 Mar 2018 08:57
Matt Canavan has announced a resources taskforce to help the government increase exploration, improve the �social licence� for mining and increase coal exports to Asia.
The resources and minister for northern Australia will unveil the Resources 2030 taskforce at the National Press Club on Wednesday and warn that environmental groups are abusing laws to delay major projects.
In the speech, seen by Guardian Australia, Canavan says the taskforce�s job is to �focus on policies that can attract investment, contribute to regional economic progress, build community support, cut red tape, find new minerals and ensure that Australia gets best use of its mineral resources before they are exported�.