The Gillard Government introduced its planned mining tax to Parliament today amid growing risks that the legislation will be blocked or get bogged down in a renewed debate over the hugely profitable mining industry.
The minority government needs crossbench support from the independents to get the 30 per cent tax through parliament, as part of a package of fiscal reforms. But the crossbenchers all want amendments that could see the bill delayed or even defeated.
NSW Independent Tony Windsor has concerns over inroads being made into prime farming areas by the mining industry.
"I've made it plain that unless something is done in terms of the issues that are out there at the moment ... that I won't be supporting the legislation," he said.
The Canberra Times
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