Mining’s value to Australia hits new heights

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have reported that the mining industry contributed 8.8 per cent of Australia's gross value in 2017–18, a figure around 87 per cent higher than 1994–95 levels (4.7 per cent).
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Queensland’s coal royalties soar to a record breaking $3.8bn

Queensland’s coal royalties reached a record breaking contribution of $3.8 billion for 2017-18 to the State Budget, up from a previous record of $3.4 billion in 2016-17. The boost in royalties will pay for the Palaszczuk government’s infrastructure and vital services such as health and education.
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