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Queensland women resources employment doubles in 12 years

OVER the past 12 years since the introduction of the Queensland Resources Council’s Women in Resources Action Plan, the proportion of women working in non-traditional roles in the sector in Queensland has more than doubled to 14.5% in QRC’s latest survey of members.

Overall women make up 16.5% of the Queensland’s resources industry workforce.

Overall women make up 16.5% of the Queensland’s resources industry workforce.

Overall women make up 16.5% of the Queensland's resources industry workforce, QRC CEO Ian Macfarlane said. "The amazing technological advancements in our sector are making it easier for men and women...

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