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Coal profits from war in Ukraine
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Coal Export Revenue up 186% to $112 Billion as Parliament Considers Price Caps
Australian coal export revenue increased by $73b, or 186% in 2021-22. Between $21b and $39b of this is directly attributable to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Between $39b and $45b of the total increase went to company profits, while just $25b to $28b will go to governments, despite economic theory suggesting 100% of this windfall gain could be taxed without affecting industry incentives.