The Courier-Mail Bush Summit 2023: Keynote with Mrs Gina Rinehart AO
Keynote speech with Gina Rinehart, Executive Chairman, Hancock Prospecting Group.
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RINEHART ALARM ON NET ZERO TARGETS
Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart says the costs to agriculture of achieving net-zero targets has the potential to increase food prices at the supermarket and force farming families off their land. Ms Rinehart, in her keynote speech at The Courier-Mail Bush Summit, also sounded the alarm on red tape associated with mining which she said could take “decades” to navigate.
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The Courier-Mail is today hosting the inaugural Queensland Bush Summit | Rinehart: How to “cut red tape” on mining
Ms Rinehart presented a slideshow of points on opportunities to “cut red tape” on mining in Queensland. One of them was to amend section 260 of the mineral resources act to allow only entities with a direct property rights interest in the development to lodge objections to mining lease applications. Ms Rinehart said she was supportive of the theme of the Bush Summit and hoped the Government would listen and cut some of the “red tape” associated with mining.
Parkerville Childcare and Youth Care welcome Hancock Prospecting as Presenting Partner of their annual fundraising lunch for the seventh consecutive year
Parkerville Childcare and Youth Care welcome Hancock Prospecting as Presenting Partner of their annual fundraising lunch for the seventh consecutive year Perth’s exclusive charity lunch, the Parkerville Children and Youth Care’s annual fundraising lunch, is being held today at the Claremont Showgrounds, Perth, with a theme of reigniting childhood imagination and empowering healing, titled the ‘Mesozoic Epicurean Emporium.’ Hancock Prospecting led by Executive Chairman Mrs. Gina Rinehart was delighted to return as Presenting Partner for the seventh consecutive year, following Mrs. Rinehart’s long term support.
Hancock Prospecting propels Rowing Australia towards LA 2028
Rowing Australia is excited to announce that Hancock Prospecting, Australia’s leading mining and agricultural company, will back Australia’s rowers in their journey to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games after renewing its Major Partnership with the sport. Rowing Australia Chief Executive Officer Sarah Cook OLY said the commitment would set rowing up for more success and give the sport the confidence to plan for a new era of growth and top-notch performance. “This is another example of the game-changing support Mrs Rinehart AO shows to Australian sport,” Cook said. “The sky is the limit for Rowing Australia with Hancock Prospecting powering us through another Olympic cycle.”
Paralympics Australia Grateful To Gina Rinehart For Athlete Support
“In most cases, people with a disability face substantial financial burden to be able to participate in sport, including for specialised equipment and additional transportation costs. These expenses carry right through to the highest levels. “Therefore, the significance of Mrs Rinehart’s pledge to equally incentivise and reward all medal-winning athletes in swimming and rowing – regardless of whether they are able-bodied or have an impairment – cannot be overstated. “Mrs Rinehart is setting an exceptionally high standard for philanthropy that may inspire others to step up and support our remarkable Para-athletes as they strive to represent Australia to the best of their abilities on the world stage.”
Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, Hancock Prospecting, to reward top athletes with new Medal Incentive Fund
Rowing Australia, along with fellow Hancock Prospecting-supported organisations Swimming Queensland, the Australian Swimmer’s Association, Volleyball Australia and Artistic Swimming Australia, will be the recipient of a generous new program from our Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart AO to reward top athletes for medal achievements and world records. The Patron’s Medal Achievement Incentive Fund, powered by Hancock Prospecting, will commit an additional $3m over two years in the lead up to and during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Breast Cancer Care WA announces donation from Hancock Prospecting to Fund Financial Assistance Program
Hancock Prospecting has committed to providing substantial funding to this program over the next two years, enabling Breast Cancer Care WA to extend their reach and impact within the regional and remote communities of Western Australia. The financial assistance program aligns perfectly with Hancock Prospecting’s commitment to supporting healthcare in rural and remote areas of Australia, as financial hardship is a significant cause of distress for those affected living in these areas. This donation follows Executive Chairman Mrs. Gina Rinehart’s long term assistance and support to breast cancer research, assistance and support initiatives spanning decades.
Indigenous creatives set to showcase at 2023 Brisbane Fashion Festival
Returning to Brisbane’s River City for yet another year, Brisbane Fashion Festival is officially back for its 16th iteration. Running from Monday 21st – Friday 25th of August, this year’s festival will span across five jam-packed days.In terms of diversity, the 2023 festival will see Indigenous-owned swimwear brand Kamara take to the runway to showcase the brand’s new collection in the Hancock Prospecting, Next Gen Group Show – taking place on Wednesday August 23 at Brisbane City Hall.
GINA WARNS OF SOARING FOOD COSTS, SHORTAGES UNDER NET ZERO POLICY
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart has hit out at the costly impact of a “net zero” policy on farmers, warning of high food prices, food shortages and an exodus of farmers if the Federal Government doesn’t change its direction. She urged economic gains from regional areas be returned to communities and net-zero ambitions abandoned for farmers. Mrs Rinehart said the mining industry would be able to afford the transition to net zero but other sectors, including agriculture would face a tougher time meeting requirements.
