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 18th March , 2026
Time: 7.30am - 9.00am
Venue: InterContinental Brisbane
190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
(please note new venue)
Our Speakers
John Cotter
Managing Director and Founding Investor
North West Phosphate
Janette Hewson
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Resources Council
Mark Scott
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Hastings Deering

