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West Australian Premier Colin Barnett Says China Angry with Australia Over Mining Tax

By Joel ScanlonSep 20 2011

China will help get Oakajee back on track but it is angry with Australia over its mining tax issues said Premier Colin Barnett. He signed a draft agreement with the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission on behalf of Western Australia for an investment accord to get the stalled Oakajee port and rail project going again.

This is an unprecedented action for the National Development and Reform Commission as it is the first time that the Chinese government body has signed an agreement with a state government rather than the central, national government.

The bilateral agreement is to boost trade and investment as per Premier Barnett. He signed the memorandum of understanding with the peak economic planning body of China while he was on a two day visit to China last week. He added that there was no doubt this was hitching their rail cart to China

He added that the willingness of Asian economic powerhouse to deal directly with WA was a sign of China's anger and resentment towards the federal government over its proposed mining tax. Premier Barnet said that China sees that as a tax directed at them, and are extremely resentful about that.' He said that they certainly were very angry over the mining tax and they raised that repeatedly at the meetings over the last few days.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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