Coalminers say they’re in the dark about looming royalty hike in Queensland

Treasurer Cameron Dick says miners will pay more tax on each tonne of coal sold next financial year

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Coalminers say they are in the dark about how much tax they will be paying in Queensland this year, after a 10-year freeze on royalties.

Ahead of the 21 June budget, Queensland's treasurer, Cameron Dick, said miners will pay more tax on each tonne of coal sold, known as royalties, next financial year.

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