It’s only fair that the huge profits of miners are taxed
The main question is whether the miners are paying their fair share in tax. They proudly advertise that they pay more tax than everybody else, supporting the schools, hospitals and infrastructure that we need. That’s simply because they are the biggest sector in the Australian economy.
- ▪The main question is whether the miners are paying their fair share in tax.
- ▪They proudly advertise that they pay more tax than everybody else, supporting the schools, hospitals and infrastructure that we need.
- ▪That’s simply because they are the biggest sector in the Australian economy.
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