Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, here is my supplementary question. What is the total cost to the federal budget of decisions by governments in Western Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland to increase royalties on iron ore and coal since the Prime Minister and the Treasurer made the promise to the three big miners, in a private deal, to credit all state and territory royalties on iron ore and coal against any mining tax liability?