Gov't reveals meagre MRRT revenue

AAP, The West Australian February 8, 2013, 10:45 am
Gov t reveals meagre MRRT revenue

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The Federal Government's mining tax raised $126 million in its first six months of operation.

The minerals resource rent tax (MRRT) was forecast to raise $2 billion over the entire 2012/13 financial year.

"It's clear revenues from resource rent taxes have taken a massive hit from the impact of continued global instability, commodity price volatility and a high dollar," Treasurer Wayne said in a statement.

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