Another case of black lung disease in Qld

A sixth case of potentially deadly black lung disease has been confirmed in Queensland.

A 51-year-old electrician who has worked in underground coal mines is the latest to be diagnosed with coal miner's pneumoconiosis, the Queensland government advised on Friday.

"A routine pre-employment medical assessment revealed abnormalities which, following further scans and tests, have been confirmed as coal worker's pneumoconiosis by a Brisbane-based respiratory physician," Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said.

The confirmed case comes a day after Dr Lynham outlined a plan to tackle the disease amid fears more workers could be diagnosed.