$12.1 million program backs Mossman's future

• Miles Government backing Far North Queensland with a $12.1 million Mossman Region Transition Program
• Action on securing new jobs, upskilling and training for workers
• Regional transition opportunities study undertaken to identify new opportunities
• Information session to be held in Port Douglas on Wednesday 27 March 2024

The Miles Government has announced a $12.1 million Mossman Region Transition Program to support local mill workers.

The program responds to the Mossman Mill being placed into liquidation following an end to negotiations with a potential investor.

Immediate actions under the program will include an information session assisting workers, formation of the Mossman Region Stakeholder Advisory Committee and commencement of a regional transition opportunities study.

Committee members will include representatives from Douglas Shire Council, Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mossman Canegrowers as well as Queensland and Australian Government agencies.

The information session will be held on Wednesday 27 March 2024 at the Port Douglas Community Hall, Mowbray Street, Port Douglas between 10am and 1pm.

Quotes attributable to Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace:

“The Miles Government has taken swift action to secure the future for the Mossman workers to provide certainty for workers, farmers, businesses and other community members.

“Our Mossman Region Transition Program has now been activated and our people are on the ground ready to help.

“Our rapid response includes an information session for workers to be held in Port Douglas on Wednesday March 27.

“We will bring together all the service providers who can help mill workers transition into new jobs, access training and upskilling and gain counselling support.

“We will also be forming a Mossman Region Stakeholder Advisory Committee so we work directly with locals on what they need to ensure Mossman has a bright future.

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