30 April 2014 Cole Latimer Australian Mining The Queensland Resources Council has warned the QLD government to not fall populist sentiment that more mining taxes are the solution to budget woes. His […]
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Article – Roy Hill chief warns of shockwaves over rebate cut
2 May 2014 Nick Evans The West Australian Gina Rinehart’s chief lieutenant on the giant Roy Hill iron ore project has warned the Federal Government against axing or reducing the diesel fuel […]
Read moreBook Review – Northern Australia: Task for a Nation
2 May 2014 Kerriann Lock Australian Institute of Political Science (1954). Northern Australia: Task for a Nation. (Sydney : Angus and Robertson). Sixty years ago, Australians were thinking about northern development and […]
Read moreArticle – Stakeholders put forward their ideas to open opportunities in Far North Queensland
28 April 2014 Liam Parsons Cairns Post STAKEHOLDERS across the Far North have outlined how they want the government to unlock the potential of northern Australia. The Federal Government’s northern Australia committee […]
Read moreArticle – ‘Special Economic Zones success hinges on resources availability’
21 April 2014 Kudzai Chimhangwa The Standard THE availability of resources and private sector involvement should anchor the first project under the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) programme, Mines and Mining Development minister, […]
Read moreArticle – Pilbara hears diversification crucial to region's growth
10 April 2014 ABC News The chairman of a Federal Government committee, examining the development of northern Australia, says the diversification of the Pilbara’s industries is essential to the future growth of […]
Read moreArticle – Don’t rely on growth, says Treasury chief Martin Parkinson
3 April 2014 David Uren The Australian AUSTRALIA must be prepared for a recession in the next decade and cannot rely on rising income taxes to restore budget health. Treasury secretary Martin […]
Read moreArticle – Fairer tax zone petition
3 April 2014 The North West Star MOUNT Isa Mayor Tony McGrady has thanked community residents for signing the petition for a fairer zone tax allowance. Cr McGrady said he was delighted […]
Read moreArticle – Tax allowance and water key priorities
1 April 2014 Monique Patterson The North West Star A number of submissions [to the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia] call for improved infrastructure for mining companies. MITEZ Water storage facilities […]
Read moreArticle – Miners reject Rinehart’s plan for northern Australia
31 March 2014 Joanna Mather Australian Financial Review Business groups including the Minerals Council of Australia have rejected billionaire miner Gina Rinehart’s push for northern Australia to be declared a special economic […]
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