Miners in last-ditch bid to shield ‘original start-ups’ from CGT hike (opens original article in a new tab)

Senior West Australian Labor figures and the resource industry are appealing to Canberra to protect high-risk mineral explorers from capital gains tax hikes, with a meeting planned between Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti and Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and a potential alliance with the Greens.

• Senior WA Labor figures and resource industry urge Canberra to shield high-risk mineral explorers from CGT hikes
• Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti to meet with federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to push for a carve-out
• Mining lobby boss Warren Pearce seeks alliance with Greens to protect critical minerals investment