A seventh Queensland coal miner has been diagnosed with black lung.
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Mines minister Anthony Lynham announced the diagnosis in parliament on Thursday night.
The 55-year-old central Queenslander had worked underground for 28 years.
He was diagnosed following X-rays last year after a rash of pneumoconiosis diagnoses were made.
Late last month CFMEU workers marched through the city to bring awareness to the issue and have not ruled out further strike action, with fears more diagnosis's were around the corner.
Dr Lynham said the government's five-point plan, announced in January, was addressing the issue.
"It's critical that government, industry and unions continue our work together to tackle the re-emergence of this disease," he said.
"I continue to expect full, frank and considered advice from the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee of union, employer and departmental representatives.
"I commit here again in this House to take whatever action is required to protect the healthy and safety of our coal miners.
"And I'd urge any coal miner with health concerns to see their GP."