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flag Iron ore prices near $104 boost Australia’s tax revenue, defying budget forecasts and China tensions.

flag Australia’s 2024-25 budget assumes iron ore will average $60 per tonne, but prices have held near $104, boosting tax revenues. flag The resource sector contributed $48.5 billion in company tax in 2023-24, with BHP paying over $8 billion. flag Personal income tax collections reached a record $51.3 billion in July and August, exceeding forecasts. flag Despite strained ties with China, iron ore prices and mining shares remain stable, reflecting investor confidence. flag A sharp price drop would signal broader economic weakness in China, posing a major risk to Australia’s fiscal outlook and global growth.

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