Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham has welcomed the appointment of Ian Macfarlane as the new chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council.
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Mr Macfarlane, a former Liberal Party federal government minister, replaces Michael Roche who retires after 11 years as CEO.
Dr Lynham said the new CEO would bring a wealth of experience to QRC.
“Ian has long been a champion for the resources sector and understands the important role the industry plays in the Queensland economy,” Mr Lynham said.
“Ian will bring a wealth of knowledge to the QRC and as a former federal minister for resources brings with him a great depth of experience in natural resources and the mining sector.”
The new federal minister for resources and minister for Northern Australia Matt Canavan also welcomed the appointment saying Mr Macfarlane would be a strong successor to Mr Roche.
“Ian Macfarlane has a track record of policy making and public advocacy to strengthen both the resources industry as well as the communities that rely upon it,” Minister Canavan said.
“His time in the portfolio was characterised by a bipartisan approach to reach across the political aisle to the benefit of the sector and I welcome his appointment as another strong voice for the Queensland resources industry.
