The Palaszczuk Government has committed to tighter controls on mine dust to protect mine workers on the eve of the state’s memorial day for mine victims.
The commitment comes after the discovery of dozens of confirmed cases of black lung disease have been diagnosed in former coal miners in the past two years alone.
Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham told Parliament today that Queensland would match new national recommended safety standards expected to be released by Safe Work Australia before the end of the year.