Queensland premier rules out changes to coal royalty scheme despite pressure from mining industry
by Andrew Messenger from World news | The Guardian on (#6ZCN5)
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Queensland's premier has ruled out changes to the state's coal royalties regime, often dubbed the world's highest, amid pressure from the industry.
David Crisafulli gave his strongest denial yet of any changes at a press conference in Emerald, in central Queensland, ahead of a cabinet meeting on Monday.
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