Once again Scott Morrison and the LNP are ignoring Queensland and our resources industry.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart said today's announcement by the LNP in Western Australia was a slap in the face for Queensland's resources industry.
"Queensland's North West Minerals Province has huge potential for producing what's needed for the changing world," Mr Stewart said.
"But Scott Morrison and the LNP are just chasing votes in WA instead of investing in Queensland's resources industry.
"Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt is from Queensland, but it's clear the LNP and Keith Pitt do not care about this state."
Mr Stewart said today's announcement by the Prime Minister had nothing for Queensland despite the world-class opportunities that already exist for new economy minerals in the state.
"Scott Morrison has said WA was his government's partner of choice for critical minerals," he said.
"This is a disgrace and short-sighted.
"The North West Minerals Province has world class deposits of new economy minerals the world is looking for.
"You would think having the LNP finally realise that new economy minerals are a golden opportunity for Australia would be a good thing but it's all just a sham to secure votes in WA.
"Scott Morrison and Keith Pitt are taking Queensland for granted this election."
Mr Stewart said the Palaszczuk Government continued to invest in helping create more jobs in new economy minerals.
"Our Collaborative Exploration Initiative grants are helping small businesses find the next big mineral deposits that will create jobs and royalties, and power the renewable energy revolution," he said.
