Coal gives Qld exports a boost

Queensland’s exports grew to A$81.7-billion in 2018, up 16% on the last year, with the resources sector accounting for 80% of the state’s exports.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) on Wednesday said that Queensland coal exports had increased by more than 15% in value over the 12 months to December, as coal became Australia’s largest export earner, earning A$66-billion in revenues.