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Marion Rae

Lifeline for ex-steel workers from green iron exports

The green iron industry could generate billions for the economy and support thousands of jobs. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia will lose thousands of jobs to rival resource-rich economies if the federal government fails to kickstart the nascent green iron industry, experts warn.

An independent report released on Tuesday by Mandala Partners found the industry could potentially generate more than $100 billion annually for the economy and support 27,500 direct jobs.

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