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Rudd Gets Community Taste of Mining Tax Opposition

By Joel ScanlonJun 9 2010

A community cabinet meeting in Western Australia in Perth last night gave Prime Minister Kevin Rudd a chance to answer concerns over the new mining super profits tax. There were protests with placards at the community cabinet meeting venue.

The local population fears the mining tax will make companies scale down or even shut down their operations in Western Australia. This would bring unemployment to a large chunk of people. The concern of the community was visible at the venue.

Mr. Rudd did his best to elevate fears about the tax money being used to pay off deficits. However in the face of the stiff opposition that the mining tax is facing, he also received a vote of confidence from one of the local community members.

Mr. Rudd is now scheduled to meet Mr. Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals. He has been an out spoken critic of the federal government’s new mining law and has been rooting for the government’s removal as the only way to stop this tax.

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Joel Scanlon

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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