Mining Boom Forecast to Deliver $8.1 Billion Boost to Australian Government Coffers

The Minerals Council of Australia said strong prices for iron ore, coal and gold are driving the tax windfall.
Mining Boom Forecast to Deliver $8.1 Billion Boost to Australian Government Coffers
Coal is stockpiled before being loaded on to ships at the RG Tanner Coal Terminal in Gladstone in Queensland, Australia on Jan. 20, 2012. The Terminal plays a vital role in delivering coal supplies to foreign markets. AAP Image/Dave Hunt
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Surging commodity prices and higher mining tax revenue are set to deliver a multi-billion-dollar boost to the Labor government’s federal budget.

The Minerals Council of Australia predicted higher commodity prices will likely add about $8.1 billion (US$5.74 billion) in extra company tax revenue in 2025-26 compared to last year’s Federal budget estimates.

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Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]