About Coal Australia

Our Purpose

Coal Australia’s purpose is to promote the significant and positive contribution of the Australian coal industry.

Coal Australia’s mission is to:

  • Promote the benefits of the coal industry, and its importance to Australia’s future.
  • Improve public understanding of the uses of coal.
  • Advocate on behalf of Australia’s coal industry, including producers, suppliers, customers, employees, and coal communities.
  • Support the development of public policy to ensure the ongoing success and contribution of Australia’s coal industry.
  • Provide a compelling and credible voice for Australia’s coal industry.
  • Support the next generation of skilled workers by providing professional development and training opportunities.

 

The Importance of Coal

Australia's prosperity is directly linked to the success of our coal industry.

Coal provides Australia with reliable and affordable baseload electricity.

Coal is also a critical mineral in making steel, meaning it is essential to build homes and infrastructure.

In addition to its practical uses, coal is a significant contributor to Australia’s economy. Coal remains Australia’s second largest export, and contributed $99.3 billion to the national economy in 2022-23.

And coal supports regional communities, directly employing 42,500 Australians and supporting more than 300,000 more jobs.

Australians rely on coal, and they rely on the people and communities that sustain our coal industry.

 

Why Coal Australia?

Coal remains Australia’s second largest export, behind only iron ore, and contributes significantly to Australia’s economy.

But coal’s critical role in energy production and the production of steel, creates unique challenges and opportunities for the coal mining industry.

Coal Australia recognises there are challenges that are specific to the coal industry, including to the producers, customers, suppliers and communities who rely on coal mining.

The purpose of Coal Australia is to provide a specific voice for Australia’s coal mining community.