Greens target $28b mining windfall to fund tax relief

By Rueben Hale

Thursday, 29 October 2026

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The Greens want to extract another $28b annually from Australia's miners to bankroll sweeping tax cuts and welfare increases. But with the revenue estimates yet to receive formal PBO costing and industry leaders warning of investment risks, questions remain over how much Canberra could realistically collect.

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Royalty default raises fears for WA's smaller iron ore producers.

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Junior miners test WA’s appetite for royalty relief

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