20/05/2021

Victorian Budget update

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 was handed down today, it includes $35.7 million to ensure our minerals, quarry and gas sectors continue to grow.

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 was handed down today, it includes $35.7 million to ensure our minerals, quarry and gas sectors continue to grow.

New funding will help:

  • Earth Resources Regulation deliver timely and efficient processing of mineral exploration applications.
  • Work to ensure new quarries can be developed close to where resources are needed.
  • The Geological Survey of Victoria to continue attracting new investment throughout the sector.
  • Further legislative and regulatory improvements across the sector to reinforce rehabilitation and environmental safeguards and support greater community engagement.

Minister for Resources media release: More Support To Cement Victoria’s Resources Boom

Contact: Mark Farrugia

Phone: (03) 8392 6913