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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Andrew Messenger

Queensland premier rules out changes to coal royalty scheme despite pressure from mining industry

David Crisafulli
David Crisafulli gave his strongest denial yet of any changes to coal royalties at a press conference in Emerald, in central Queensland, ahead of a cabinet meeting on Monday. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

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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