The Queensland Resources Council has released industry figures confirming mining, gas and energy companies added a record A$82.6 billion to the state economy in 2019-20.
The Minerals Council of Australia and Pillar Two say the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of falling into modern slavery for certain groups in remote areas.
IGF says the pandemic will have longer- term consequences on employment in the large-scale mining sector as a result of impacts on local suppliers and community economic activities, mining capex forecasts and current investments.