Politics by Matthew Killoran, Madura McCormack 20th Apr 2021 5:59 AM
Premium Content  The $30 billion Queensland coal export industry will continue under an Albanese Government, with the Opposition leader voicing his strongest support for the sector yet. In a bid to repudiate LNP attacks, Anthony Albanese will say today that the jobs of miners will not be cut short by his policies. Mr Albanese will also say the manufacturing industry would be restarted by bringing power prices down through investment in renewable energy, targeting blue-collar workers who turned their back on Labor. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese will openly back continued coal mining jobs in Australia at a clean energy summit on Tuesday. Picture: NCA NewsWire /Jono Searle
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Pablo Brait, campaigner from campaign group Market Forces, said: “With more and more insurers turning their backs, Adani has an obligation to explain to its shareholders and business partners how it will insure the risky Carmichael coal project for the decades it intends to run it.
“TMK’s promise means all 10 of the biggest Lloyd’s insurers are now committed to not insuring the disastrous Adani Carmichael coal project.
“Significantly, the wording of TMK’s statement implies it is an existing insurer, which, if true, would make this commitment a significant blow to Adani’s controversial plans.
“Now, Tokio Marine must urgently extend this commitment across its entire business and expand it to cover all fossil fuels. If it doesn’t, then it has not yet finished the job.
Galilee Energy (AXS:GLL) is pushing ahead with well workovers at its 100 per cent owned Glenaras multi-well pilot programme in Queensland.
Motorists travelling on the Peak Downs Highway can now take in spectacular views across the Pioneer Valley from the new rest area on Eton Range crossing.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the Eton Range realignment project had improved road safety on the Peak Downs Highway.
âIt is vital for road safety that we have places for drivers to stop and take a break,â the Federal Transport Minister said.
âThe Eton Range rest area provides a great incentive to stop, with elevated views across to The Leap from about 250 metres above sea level.
âIt is a secure and easy-to-access area, with wheelchair-accessible paths and parking, CCTV, sheltered tables and a viewing platform.â
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