.jackietrad told state parliament on Tuesday that it was time to help thermal coal-dependent communities move away from the industry amid a decline in demand.
Queensland's Deputy Premier Jackie Trad says those in the coal industry should look to 're-skill' for future jobs amid a global coal backlash. Ms Trad told state parliament on Tuesday that it was time to help thermal coal-dependent communities move away from the industry amid a decline in demand.
The Courier Mail's National Political Editor Renee Viellaris told Sky News that 'there isn't these swathe of jobs opportunities in Central Queensland' for workers to turn to should they look to 're-skill'. Ms Viellaris added that Ms Trad was sending 'half a message' and the Labor Treasurer needed to clarify the areas she expected workers to develop new skills in.
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