Queensland mining royalties found to give 'effective subsidies' to thermal coal exporters

Australia Institute report suggests public support for overhaul of royalty rates

Queensland's mining royalties regime gives "effective subsidies" to exporters of low-quality thermal coal, according to a new report by the Australia Institute that shows public support for an overhaul of the royalty rates.

The Queensland government and opposition have both committed to freezing mining royalties at their current level.