Australia's minerals sector has paid $39.3 billion in company taxes and royalties in the 2018-19 financial year, a record high for the sector.
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BHP settles $250m royalty dispute with WA Government
The Western Australian McGowan Government has finalised an ongoing dispute with mining major BHP related to iron ore royalty deductions.
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There is one way to put a stop to BHP’s tax avoidance
One of the most common ways multinationals take advantage of current laws to reduce their tax bill is through what’s known as transfer pricing.
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WA gov not looking at increasing charges on miners
The WA state government is not considering raising taxes on mining companies despite Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ push for $5 levy.
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BHP again slams mining tax proposal, calls Grylls ‘misleading’
BHP Billiton Australia’s head of minerals, Mike Henry, has slammed WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls for providing ‘misleading’ information over the company’s finances following Grylls’ proposed mining tax.
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BHP slams proposed mining tax
BHP head of minerals in Australia, Mike Henry, has hit back against WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ mining tax proposal which would make WA the highest iron ore tax region in the world.
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The year in review: 2014 in focus
As the year comes to and end we have a look back at the ups, and many downs, of mining in 2014.
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Mining tax will make a comeback: Julia Gillard
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has likened the mining tax to the introduction of Medicare, predicting the minerals policy will make a comeback.
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Labor looks to revive mining tax
Labor have brought the potential of another mining tax to the fore, however they have put consultation with the industry in its development on the agenda.
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Weekly Wrap 5/9/14 [video]
Mining tax repeal... Job losses at Clermont and Kestrel... New contract at Gorgon... International Mines Rescue Competition
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Mining tax buried by Senate deal
Mining companies and coalition members were jubilant yesterday as the Mineral Resources Rent Tax was repealed in the Senate.
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Mining tax repeal stuck in Senate doldrums
Clive Palmer continues to thwart Federal Government plans to scrap the mining tax.
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Mining tax fails to produce substantial revenue
The mining tax has generated $600 000 for the June quarter, falling welling short of the $150 million originally forecast.
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Broken Hill miner to save millions with carbon tax scrapping
Perilya has welcomed the abolishment of the mining tax stating the measure will save the company more than $3.5 million a year.
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High-viz hijinks cause upset in Senate chamber
Senator MacDonald has caused some consternation in parliament by donning fancy dress to demonstrate his support for the mining industry.
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Carbon tax repealed
The Abbott Government has repealed the carbon tax today.
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Mining tax repeal hits predictable PUP roadblock
Clive Palmer and the PUP are on a warpath in the Senate, now bartering with government to change the legislation to repeal the mining tax.
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Palmer plays wild card on promise of support for carbon tax vote
The first attempt to push the repeal of the carbon tax through the new Senate has failed, with a move to suspend debate voted down 36 votes to 32.
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Tasmanian Minerals Council writes off Greens as “absurd”
The Greens continue to call for greater taxes on the mining industry, but the head of the Tasmanian Mineral Council has slammed such notions as “absurd”.
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The Mining Tax: It lives! [opinion]
With the mining tax repeal defeated in the Senate, what is next for the industry?
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