Home / Media / Explainers / Does mining help state budgets? Explainer Does mining help state budgets? September 26, 2014 The Minerals Council has been putting out some pretty vile images about us lately, but, as usual, we like to stick with the facts. This one’s from QLD Treasury. Media Enquiries Anna Chang Communications Director 0422 775 161 anna@australiainstitute.org.au