Simon Crean Defends Original RSPT
Simon Crean the former trade minister and now minister for employment, workplace relations and education defended the controversial mining tax RSPT saying that in talks with overseas trade groups and financiers Mr. Crean never felt that Australia was seen as an unwise investment destination.
The watered down version of the mining tax which was proposed by the new Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Friday has been welcomed by mining industry majors.
Mr. Crean still feels that the there was nothing wrong in the concept of the original tax as proposed by Mr. Rudd. However as the miners felt that the tax was unsuitable and not helping their cause the government had decided to redesign it.
Despite the new MRRT being announced on Friday the impact on trading in stocks of BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto is yet to be seen.
Written by
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.
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
APA
Scanlon, Joel. (2019, March 19). Simon Crean Defends Original RSPT. AZoMining. Retrieved on March 10, 2026 from https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=95.
MLA
Scanlon, Joel. "Simon Crean Defends Original RSPT". AZoMining. 10 March 2026. <https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=95>.
Chicago
Scanlon, Joel. "Simon Crean Defends Original RSPT". AZoMining. https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=95. (accessed March 10, 2026).
Harvard
Scanlon, Joel. 2019. Simon Crean Defends Original RSPT. AZoMining, viewed 10 March 2026, https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=95.
We're committed to providing free access to quality science. By registering and providing insight into
your preferences you're joining a community of over 1m science interested individuals and help us to
provide you with insightful content whilst keeping our service free.
or
Terms
While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena
answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses.
Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or
authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for
medical information you must always consult a medical
professional before acting on any information provided.
Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with
OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their
privacy principles.
Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential
information.
Read the full Terms & Conditions.