The city of Rockhampton has taken a giant step closer to being confirmed as a work hub for Adani Mining amid concerns it could be a new ground zero for activists.
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Rockhampton Regional Council mayor Margaret Strelow and state government MP Barry O'Rourke have championed the city's credentials as an employment centre for job seekers keen to work at Adani's Carmichael Mine in the Galilee Basin.
Cr Strelow said it was a "very positive step forward" and federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry hopes the planned business centre does not become a focal point for demonstrators.
Adani CEO Lucas Dow said the centre would have several purposes, including training, recruitment interviews and staff induction. Adani has confirmed 3750 central Queenslanders will be employed directly or indirectly during the mine construction phase. The company says it will not hire workers on 457 visas.
Visit https://www.adaniaustralia.com/Work-With-Us for more information.
Alan Welburn
Lover of sport, particularly horse racing and all things Olympic. Have spent my entire working life in journalism, mostly with News Corp on its major metro mastheads. Done plenty of things but the best by far is having a teenage son who calls me dad.
Lover of sport, particularly horse racing and all things Olympic. Have spent my entire working life in journalism, mostly with News Corp on its major metro mastheads. Done plenty of things but the best by far is having a teenage son who calls me dad.
