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THERE is nothing like a Queensland State of Origin win against the odds and Brisbane being selected to host the 2032 Olympic Games to make the Queensland government get cocky and decide to hit its coal miners for more royalties.

Lou Caruana
Treasurer Cameron Dick has zeroed in on its coal mining industry, which has already paid $6 billion to the state’s coffers.

Treasurer Cameron Dick has zeroed in on its coal mining industry, which has already paid $6 billion to the state’s coffers.

The Queensland government is following a well-worn strategy used since ancient Rome.      When times are tough, resort to the "bread and circuses" policy to keep the population under control and distracted...

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