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Mineral wealth, Clive Palmer, and the corruption of Australian politics – The Conversation

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Warwick Smith

Warwick Smith, University of Melbourne Clive Palmer is reportedly spending A$70 million of his own money on his party’s campaign. How is it possible for one individual to command so much wealth and where did it come from? The sad … Continue reading →

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Twiggy’s not so crazy cartel idea

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Warwick Smith

By Warwick Smith Andrew (Twiggy) Forrest, recently suggested the big iron ore producers in Australia should cap production of iron ore in order to lift prices. This suggestion has been attacked and ridiculed by the other miners, by the Australian … Continue reading →

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New article in The Conversation – Ageing population and mining: a tale of two booms

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Warwick Smith

The below article just published today in The Conversation. Click here to read the original. Ageing population and mining: a tale of two booms By Warwick Smith, University of Melbourne In an unusual move, Mission Australia and the Business Council … Continue reading →

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