Question One - Green steel manufacturing
Amy:
There was a recent report from CSIRO and QUT that identified green steel manufacturing as a key opportunity to replace declining coal export revenue. What consideration has the government given to establishing a green steel plant in Queensland to make use of our skilled workforce and abundant clean energy?
Response from Acting Director-General of Department of Regional Development:
Currently the Queensland government is investigating a number of activities, and through my department we are also investigating activities on different types of manufacturing through Queensland.
Amy:
Would that include green steel, as I have just mentioned?
Response from Acting Director-General of Department of Regional Development:
No subjects are off the table for consideration at this stage.