Article 668MH Queensland will continue coal exports ‘as long as the market dictates’ despite emissions targets

Queensland will continue coal exports ‘as long as the market dictates’ despite emissions targets

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Annastacia Palaszczuk says demand for steelmaking metallurgical coal will drive its production in the state

Queensland carbon emissions targets will dramatically change in coming years, but coal exports will continue for as long as the market dictates", Annastacia Palaszczuk says.

The premier has promised to slash her state's emissions 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, and achieve net zero by 2050.

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