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Labor MP Lyn Breuer Says Super Profits Tax Will Take Whyalla off the Map

By Joel ScanlonJun 8 2010

The Resources Super Profits Tax or RSPT announced by the federal government has South Australian Labor MP Lyn Breuer worried. The planned mining tax would adversely affect the OneSteel mill which is a major employer in Ms Breuer’s Whyalla region.

Ms Breuer is worried that the new mining tax would have a major impact on the operations of the OneSteel mill and that it may even be forced to close operations. This would leave a large part of the electorate unemployed.

Similar concerns exist for BHP Billiyon’s Olympic Dam mining operations in her region. This is why Ms Breuer is planning a trip to Canberra accompanied by local council members to try and meet the Prime Minister, the Treasurer and the Federal Mining Minister.

Ms Breuer feels that the closing down of OneSteel would take Whyalla off the map and that is why she needed to get a better understanding of the mining tax.

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Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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