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2. Research, development, knowledge and innovation
The LNP recognises that good science is the key driver of practical research, development, knowledge and innovation across all industry sectors.
Meeting the challenges of growth, and sometimes of conflicting demands of our agriculture, resources, construction and tourism industries, and our environment, requires sound, practical and independent science to contribute not only to government decision making, but also to continued industry innovation.
The resources and energy sector is concerned that government decisions effecting the progress and efficiency of projects are being made based on political whims and ideology rather than on good science and considering technology required to meet economic and environmental challenges and demands.
Science must sit above politics, whether it’s in consideration of resources project approvals, climate change, river protection, vegetation management, koala mapping, strategic cropping land, industry’s needs or the community’s needs. It is important to engage and present the best science to guide policies and decision making, and consequent planning and ensure collaboration opportunities that exist across all sectors can be captured.
There is a need to rebuild our State’s practical and applied scientific and technology capability, including through partnerships with Queensland Universities to provide practical research and development, and support emerging technologies that focus on the four pillars of our economy – agriculture, mining, construction and tourism. Through good practical science we can achieve outcomes that will ensure a bright future not just for our resources and energy sector, but also for the whole Queensland economy.
The LNP is committed to • Ensuring that the Queensland Government has access to the best possible scientific advice on meeting the future policy challenges of our industries. The Chief Scientist will be properly in charge of science policy. • Providing support to Queensland Universities and research organisations for innovative resources and energy research projects, including: - To provide more accurate resources and energy sector data on issues including land use, industry employment and social factors. - To undertake specific research into managing the environmental and social impacts of a growing CSG industry in Queensland. - To establish net cumulative regional environmental, community and/or productivity benefits from resources and energy projects and operations. - To develop and provide solutions to legacy environmental issues with abandoned mines, and completed mining projects in Queensland.
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