Gas Supported As Part Of Energy Future In Queensland

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) congratulates comments from the Queensland Government yesterday to support domestic gas use as part of the state’s energy future.

“We can meet our climate commitments without banning gas,” said MPAQ Executive Director, Penny Cornah.

“The gas and plumbing industry in Queensland supports the comments of the Hon Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works and Procurement, that have made it clear once and for all that gas will not be banned in Queensland.”

MPAQ, other industry stakeholders, and the community generally are working towards a more climate friendly future through a diversified energy response that includes gas.

“We have worked with the Government on the Energy and Jobs Plan that seeks to achieve 70% renewable energy by 2032. Banning gas would be a step against the direction set out in this plan,” stated Ms Cornah.

“Industry has been on the forefront with a strong investment in hydrogen, including the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in Beenleigh to train our future gas industry workers in cutting edge green skills. This is the direction we need to be heading.”

MPAQ supports Minister de Brenni’s comment that banning gas is not on the agenda. We further support the Minister’s work with us and other stakeholders to reduce emission from our gas network and will continue to work with the Government on this important matter.

“Hardworking Queenslanders have been getting up each day feeling under constant attack and this support recognises the vital role they play in our climate friendly future,” said Ms Cornah.