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Regional areas such as Mackay and Central Queensland would be the big winners in next month’s budget if a mining giant gets its way.
BHP has made an unexpected stand-alone submission to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg for the upcoming financial blueprint, which calls for a boost in investment to encourage nationally significant capital projects in regional areas.
“This will help bolster Australia’s next wave of investment, creating confidence, employment and supply chain opportunities – particularly in regional Australia,” the submission said.
The miner has also asked for the creation of a new federal skills program that partners with large employers across Australia to support the delivery of nationally recognised apprenticeship and traineeship programs.
Mining giant calls on feds to boost regional investment
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Mining giant calls on feds to boost regional investment
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