Coal Australia has warned Australia could be sleepwalking into a “major domestic energy crisis” because of the government’s 25-year plan to transition the electricity market failing to take into consideration any contingency for global conflict.
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01 July 2026
Peak coal body gives a pass
Peak representative group Coal Australia has scored the performance of the Crisafulli Government in its first 18 months in power a 6.5/10.
13 June 2026
Shafted Miners Leaving Regional Towns in the Pits
As coal mining giants dig in over state royalties, Queensland towns face a hollowed-out future.
05 June 2026
Coal finds new tailwinds
Fresh international demand, tightening energy markets and the expansion of digital infrastructure are giving Australia’s coal industry renewed momentum.
01 June 2026
Crisis at coalface a threat to us all
With demand soaring, resource-rich Queensland could be looking at a jobs and wealth bonanza. Instead, royalties are crippling miners, investment and state coffers.
28 May 2026
FutureCoal and Coal Australia Strengthen Global Coal Industry Alignment Through Reciprocal Memberships
FutureCoal and Coal Australia are pleased to announce reciprocal associate memberships aimed at strengthening alignment between Australian and global coal narratives at a pivotal time for energy, industrial and economic policy.
26 May 2026
The Coal Reality Check
The past six months have delivered a very sharp reminder about the importance of dependable energy, because it has never been more apparent that energy security delivers national security.
21 May 2026
The three trends reshaping coal’s future
Demand from India, the growing importance of energy security and the global data centre boom are emerging as the defining trends shaping the future of Australia’s coal sector, reinforcing confidence in the country’s long-life, high-quality assets.
19 May 2026
David Crisafulli’s LNP risks regional seats over refusal to cut coal royalties
Coal Australia Chief Executive Stuart Bocking said the “flawed” royalties system was costing Queensland GST revenue.
“The jobs and economies of regional Queensland are most heavily impacted by the unsustainable coal royalties regime, both electorally and financially”.
19 March 2026
‘Disappointing’: Mining bodies slam NSW coal changes
Coal Australia CEO Stuart Bocking welcomed “clarity” over investment conditions, but said ruling out new greenfield projects was “perplexing…particularly given NSW has some of the cleanest and best coal in the world."