Social and Economic Impacts of Mining Forum
Maraboon Tavern, Emerald
Hosted by Central Queensland University , the Australian Coal Association Research Program and the Central Highlands Development Corporation.
Wednesday 17 th of May, 2006.
9.30 am to 4.30 pm.
9.30 – 9.40 |
Roger Wischusen (ACARP) |
Opening and welcoming address
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Session 1: Identifying the issues
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9.40 – 10.00
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Assoc. Prof. John Rolfe (CQU |
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10.00 – 10.15 |
Cr Peter Freeleagus (Belyando Shire)
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10.15 – 10.30 |
Tom McAtee (Curragh Mine) |
Dealing with change and development pressures
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10.30 – 10.45 |
Grant O'Dea (CQU) |
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Session 2: Assessment and engagement mechanisms
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11.15 – 11.35 |
Assoc. Prof. Stewart Lockie (CQU) |
Social impacts of mining in Blackwater and the Bauhinia Shire
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11.35 – 11.55
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Prof. David Brereton (Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, UQ)
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11.55 – 12.15 |
Dr Connie Zheng (CQU) |
Balancing work and lifestyle in the mining industry
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12.15 – 12.35 |
Assoc. Prof. Lee DiMilia (CQU) |
Drive-in/Drive-out and fatigue issues
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12.35 – 12.55 |
Galina Ivanova (CQU) |
Using different assessment mechanisms in Blackwater and the Bauhinia Shire
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12.55 – 1.15 |
Andrew McEwan (Office of Local Government and Planning) |
Planning for the development at Moranbah and the Bowen Basin
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Session 3: Finding solutions and using the tools
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2.00 – 3.00 |
PANEL DISCUSSION – Chair, Professor Bob Miles , CQU
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3.00 – 4.00 |
Open forum, with closing comments by Professor Bob Miles
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4.00 – 4.15 |
John Merritt (Anglo Coal) Assoc. Prof John Rolfe |
Summing up |