Former Howard government minister Helen Coonan has been appointed chair of the Minerals Council of Australia , as the lobby group recasts its political relationships in the wake of Scott Morrison's surprise election victory.
Ms Coonan — also an independent director at Crown Entertainment and chair of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority — was endorsed as the MCA's chair shortly beforeThe ABC understands the outlook for a Labor victory and the ability to open doors in Canberra were critical factors in the selection process.
''If Australia is to stay in front of its global competitors in an increasingly competitive world, we must continue to push for faster project approvals, greater sustainability and reforms in a whole range of policy areas,'' Ms Coonan said in a statement. "I am honoured to be appointed chair of the MCA at such a great time for our world-leading Australian minerals industry," Ms Coonan said.
Congrats Just shake hands or bear hugs at intros. Kissing? No no!
Peter_F_Ryan Howard's pupils are everywhere. His Energy Policy Failure 2004 still impacts on us and will always do so as gas has been squandered in LNG exports
Abbott needs a job? why her?
Minerals Council was split from Coal as they dont see eye to eye
Nice try ABC, please try harder.
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