Queensland Reports AU$115 Billion in Resource Sector Revenue in 2025

The Queensland government reported on January 21 that its resource sector contributed AU$115.2 billion in revenue and AU$7.9 billion in royalties during the last financial year.

“Not all Queenslanders have seen a mining operations in action and this campaign shows how the sector coexists within communities,” said Queensland Resources Council CEO Janette Hewson.

“Resources expenditure ripples through local economies in towns and cities creating jobs, sustaining small businesses and enabling training and apprenticeships.”

The council also shared key data on the resource sector in the 2024/2025 financial year, such as direct spending of AU$35.8 billion, including local suppliers.

Almost 550,000 local jobs were supported by the sector, with one in every five across the state.

In terms of wages and salaries for both businesses and communities, the amount of AU$8.6 billion was recorded.

Coal took the lead in overall economic contribution, followed by gas, then metals and minerals. The resources were responsible for AU$76 billion, AU$21.7 billion and AU$13.6 billion of the total AU$115.2 billion, respectively.

The state also announced the launch of its Little Bit of Queensland (LBOQ) campaign, which highlights how Queensland’s resource sector contributes to its economic and social fabric. The campaign underlines that the resource sector uses only 0.1 percent of Queensland’s land area, but is able to assist in funding for hospitals, schools, roads and jobs.

“We share the facts, the stories and the ways royalties help fund essential services,” the LBOQ website states. “The aim is simple: clear information, straight from the source.”

The campaign is not for profit, and will solely focus on advocating for the resource sector and track industry spending by proper data collection and analysis.

“We support the jobs and supply chains across the state and keeping regional businesses and communities thriving from contractors," said Hewson. “We are a part of local communities, investing in training, apprentices, local events and long-term economic development.”

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