7 March 2026
Today Judy Hannan MP, and Mayor of Wollondilly Shire Matt Gould responded to announcements made
regarding the future of SIMEC Tahmoor Colliery.
The appointment of liquidators to Tahmoor Coal Pty Ltd this afternoon, following the Supreme Court’s decision
to wind up the company, is deeply distressing news for our community. This development creates significant
uncertainty for local workers and their families who have contributed so much to our region.
SIMEC Tahmoor Coal have since advised that there will be a large number of redundancies. The potential
immediate loss of hundreds of jobs, along with the significant flow-on impacts to contractors and supporting
industries, will be felt across Wollondilly, the Illawarra and the broader region. My thoughts remain with the
workers, their families, and the community who have endured a prolonged period of uncertainty.
I have been receiving regular and ongoing updates from the NSW Government and The Hon. Courtney
Houssos MLC, Minister for Natural Resources, as this process unfolds, and am working with the
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, the Department of Employment
and Workplace Relations, and the Mining and Energy Union to ensure a coordinated NSW Resources
Rapid Response to support employees and contractors affected by this decision.
Wollondilly and Tahmoor has a proud and longstanding mining heritage, and our community is home to a
highly skilled workforce ready and willing to continue operating a viable and responsible mining operation.
Hopefully the ninth owner of Tahmoor Colliery can be found and arrangements are made to secure
employment for workers. For a long time now, the coal mine workers have endured mental, financial and other
stresses caused by the uncertainty of the mine’s ownership.
Unfortunately this isn’t the first major company to come in risk in NSW and I have sought support for the
workers both through workplace relations and mental health. If workers have direct concerns please contact
my office and my staff are ready to assist with any issues.
I understand this will cause concern with the community and I look forward to the fast transition to get this
back up and running as fast as possible with the support from the Government. I stand firmly beside them and
will continue to advocate for support for those affected during this difficult time.
I have sought assurance from the Government to ensure a Rapid Response and transition to a new company
Media: [email protected] or Louise Edgecombe 0437 353 209