Industrial Minerals


NSW and WA Governments “won’t challenge” mineral tax

11 July 2012

by Siobhan Lismore

Challenge is futile, says Australia Treasurer Wayne Swan

Keywords: Australia, carbon tax, mining tax, mineral resources tax

The New South Wales and Western Australia governments have confirmed they will not be challenging the controversial minerals resources rent  tax (MRRT) in court.

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and WA Premier Colin Barnett both told reporters that they had decided not to challenge the mining...