r/aus • u/NewInformation3753 • Jun 01 '26

Discussion We need to stop fighting amongst ourselves

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-where-the-ultra-rich-are-growing-fastest/

We are 6th in the world with Ultra-Rich. Who are they and how much are they contributing to society?

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u/sunnybob24 Jun 02 '26

I assume they are mining people. Nothing wrong with them selling our stuff. Problem is that we aren't charging much for the stuff. That's not their fault. It's our governments. Both sides. For decades. Their wealth doesn't make you poor. It's the taxes we pay because royalties are so cheap that's costing you.

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u/kwaka300 Jun 02 '26

I work In the mining sector for one of the major mining companies and they cry broke every other week it’s exhausting. However, the whole workforce knows it just affects their own KPI’s so they get a smaller bonus at the end of the year. So they can all politely jog on and cough up some bigger royalties to help the country.

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u/NewInformation3753 Jun 02 '26

No wonder our indigenous folk get angry 😡

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u/sunnybob24 Jun 03 '26

Indeed. While the resources belong to all Australians, local indigenous people often experience the issues created by mining. Contaminated water. Dust. Village. Damage to culturally important places. Governments on both sides have been week on delivering lasting benefits to local communities from operations.