Coal royalties set to change in Queensland after 10-year freeze

Treasurer Cameron Dick says government is talking to industry ahead of ‘announcement’ on royalties

Queensland is likely to increase coal royalties for the first time in a decade when the state budget is handed down on 21 June.

The state’s treasurer, Cameron Dick, said coalminers had enjoyed a 10-year royalty freeze, but that was set to change.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jun/08/coal-royalties-set-to-change-in-queensland-after-10-year-freeze

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