The Minerals Resource Rent Tax came into effect on July 1, 2012. It is a 22.5 per cent tax on the profits of iron ore and coal projects but only applies to profits over $75 million. There have been calls on different sides to both abolish and expand the tax.
67% Yes |
33% No |
52% Yes |
24% No |
15% Yes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes |
5% No, leave tax as is |
4% No, leave it up to the states |
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1% No, and we should abolish it |
See how support for each position on “Rent Tax” has changed over time for 77.2k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Rent Tax” has changed over time for 77.2k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92GCYYF2yrs2Y
No, nationalise the mining industry instead
@9CT7Z6Z1yr1Y
No, and nationalize mining
@9CN2SJ91yr1Y
Yes, tax and nationalise all resources and land.
@9BSZMY51yr1Y
Set up a system like Norway which benefits from the taxes by putting into a fund that funds services for the country.
@97TH62W2yrs2Y
Crackdown on evasions, deductions and loopholes first.
@96FVK5J2yrs2Y
No, set a flat tax of 20%
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