What support will the Government be providing to ensure affected Glencore workers are made aware of new job opportunities and the necessary support to take them up?

Glencore has responsibility under its enterprise agreement to support its workforce to transition. The Queensland Government offers several programs and initiatives to support jobseekers into employment, including self-employment.

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) will work with Glencore, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning North West Queensland Regional Office, TAFE, and the Mount Isa community to identify appropriate services to support job seekers to identify jobs, employment programs, and training opportunities in the region to support their transition.

To address local workforce needs across the Mount Isa region, the Queensland Government has established a Regional Jobs Committee in Mount Isa.