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The Guardian // World

Mining giants must pay rent tax so Australians don’t miss out on critical minerals cash boom, MPs say

Friday 24th October 2025, 2:00PM

David Pocock, Allegra Spender and Kate Chaney say past policy decisions on taxing gas profits must not be repeated as next resources opportunity beckonsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCrossbench MPs are reviving calls for a mining rent tax to guarantee taxpayers a “fair cut” of a potential critical minerals boom.Independents David Pocock, Allegra Spender and Kate Chaney say past policy decisions that have allowed companies to profit off Australian gas with relatively little return to taxpayers must not be repeated as the country’s next big resources opportunity beckons. Continue reading...

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