‘Vanity project’: Queensland sues Twiggy Forrest to recoup $66m grant
The Queensland government is taking Fortescue, owned by Andrew Forrest, to the Supreme Court to recover a $65.97 million grant provided for a failed green hydrogen electrolyser plant in Gladstone. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie claims the project, supported by the former Labor government, was a 'vanity project' that delivered minimal results despite significant public funding. Documents show the facility operated for only seven weeks before closing, with the state seeking repayment amid allegations of mismanagement and lack of accountability.
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