Welcome to a major symposium on The Future of Coal, featuring a keynote address by: Senator Matt Canavan.

It is indisputable that Australia will continue to rely on the reliability, low environmental impact and economic attractiveness of coal. Together with iron ore it forms Australia's number one export earner.

We are going to discuss the importance of coal and its place in Australia's future.

A Q&A session will feature Nick Jorss, Executive Chairman of Bowen Coking Coal, who has recently launched Coal Australia, which promotes the Coal industry as essential for securing Australia's future prosperity.

Each of these speakers has important information for the benefit of all members. This will include ways of pushing back against the demonisation of the coal industry.