Queensland Resources: Policy Volatility to Competitive Advantage
Queensland's resources sector underpins one in four dollars of state output and one in six jobs, yet investment confidence is strained by policy volatility, lengthy approvals, and rising costs. This forum will diagnose the pinch points from royalty shifts to 12-15 year project timelines and assess practical reforms to restore competitiveness, including speed of approvals, modernising and stabilising regulations, safeguarding regional jobs, and de-risking exploration, especially in critical minerals regions.
Date: Wednesday 22nd April, 2026
Time: 7.30am - 9.00am
Venue: InterContinental Brisbane
190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
(please note new venue)
Our Speakers
Andrew Boyd
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
QMetco
John Cotter
Managing Director
North West Phosphate
Janette Hewson
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Resources Council
Mark Scott
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Hastings Deering
Moderator - Andrew Carrick
Partner - Mining, Metals, and Energy
EY

