The 2015-16 budget has seen the government lower its iron ore price forecast to an average of $US48 a tonne.
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Tax crackdown in 2015 budget
Federal treasurer Joe Hockey has put multinational companies on notice with plans to crack down on profit shifting measures in the 2015 federal budget.
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Business/Robbery etc: Joe Hockey’s ore-inspiring budget
Former Liberal Party politician Michael Baume dissects the Government's approach to mining ahead of the upcoming budget.
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Hockey hopes for iron ore reduction
BHP have pledged to slow their iron ore expansion plans, earning praise from Treasurer Joe Jockey.
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Budget to suffer from frail iron ore price
Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned the iron ore price could drop to lows of $US35 a tonne, potentially blowing a $25 billion hole in the Federal budget.
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Miners likely to face parliamentary inquiry on tax avoidance
In the wake of a Fairfax report into high level tax avoidance by major companies in Australia, the Senate will establish an inquiry into alleged dealings.
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Hockey retreats from diesel fuel budget cuts
Treasurer Joe Hockey has reassured mining companies that tomorrow’s budget will not include any change to the off-road fuel rebate.
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Yancoal’s foreign investment restrictions lifted
Foreign ownership restrictions are being lifted to allow Chinese owned Yanzhou Coal to increase its share in Queensland-based miner Yancoal Australia from 70 to 100 per cent.
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Government releases draft legislation repealing the mining tax
The Federal Government has today released draft legislation set to repeal the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).
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