Coal: building Australia’s future

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Export revenue

Australia exported $112.8 billion worth of coal in FY 2022.

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Common uses

Coal is used for energy generation, cement making and water filtration. More than 220 tonnes of coal is required to build a wind turbine.

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Jobs

The coal industry employed around 46,000 people in 2022, and is projected to employ around 67,500 people by 2025.