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Australia trade minister: No mining bust, but cutbacks and even new taxes needed

Frik Els | September 23, 2012 | 7:00 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Australia Coal Gold Iron Ore Nickel 

Both Australian trade minister Craig Emerson and treasurer Wayne Swan over the weekend entered the debate over whether the country is facing a period of decline as the country's resource-led economy loses steam. The current debate was sparked by comments...

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