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WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti declares state 'won't accept' any attempt to revive carbon price, anti-mining policies
Western Australia Treasurer Rita Saffioti has warned the state "won't accept" any any effort to revive a carbon price after the plan emerged as a point of discussion ahead of Labor's economic roundtable. Speaking ahead of her keynote address at the WA Bush Summit, Ms Saffioti told The Australian she did not believe "a new carbon tax would be where anyone wants to be". While a carbon tax is not explicitly on the agenda during the Albanese government's roundtable, the Productivity Commission has led calls for reforms to effectively introduce an "enduring, national carbon price". Catch up with all of the day's breaking news and live interviews from politicians and experts with a Streaming Subscription.
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How to watch: Sky News Australia's Real Productivity Roundtable hosted by Business Editor Ross Greenwood
A collection of economists, industry experts and key executives will take part in the Sky News Real Economic Roundtable on Wednesday at 9.50am AEST. Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood will host the discussion, which will be broadcast live on Sky News Extra and available to view online with a Sky News streaming subscription. Joining Greenwood will be former Productivity Commission chair Gary Banks, former Treasury assistant secretary David Pearl and Centre for Independent Studies director of energy research Aidan Morrison. Scott Hargreaves and Daniel Wild, both from the Institute of Public Affairs, will also be in attendance, along with Coal Australia's Nick Jorss and Beetaloo Energy Australia's Alex Underwood. Nationals Senator Matt Canavan, who organised the event, will provide an introduction. The roundtable will focus on two key areas: how best to lift Australia's flagging productivity and the best way to ensure the nation has affordable and reliable power in the years to come. Mr Banks and Mr Pearl will headline discussion of the first topic, starting at 10am. Mr Morrison, Mr Jorss and Mr Underwood will then take the lead as conversation shifts to Australia's energy supply from 11am. Greenwood will then wrap up the event, including summarising the experts' key recommendations, at 11.30am. After the roundtable concludes, Sky News Extra viewers can stay tuned for the first of News Australia's National Bush Summit series. The Western Australia Summit, held in Broome, will examine the impact of policymaking on regional Australia and explore solutions to reduce burdens facing rural households and businesses. Both the Sky News Real Economic Roundtable and WA Bush Summit will be available to watch online for those with a Sky News streaming subscription.
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How to watch: WA Bush Summit brings together state's political and business leaders
Western Australia's Deputy Premier will join key members of the state's mining, agriculture and business communities in Broome on Wednesday for the WA Bush Summit. The forum is the first in News Australia's National Bush Summit series, which will focus on bridging the urban-rural divide and tackling the problems holding back country areas. The WA Bush Summit will be broadcast live on Sky News Extra and for subscribers at The summit will examine the impact of policymaking on regional Australia and explore solutions to reduce burdens facing rural households and businesses. This will include discussion on energy policy, red and green tape, the cost of living, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, taxation, trade, and education. Attendees will include WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, Minister for Agriculture and Food, Fisheries, Forestry, and Small Business Jackie Jarvis, Tony Seabrook from the Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA, North West Tourism CEO Bill Tatchell, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Director Vanessa Elliot, Pearls of Australia managing director James Brown, and Hancock Prospecting Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart. When announcing the National Bush Summit series, News Corp Australia Executive Chairman Michael Miller said it would be a "catalyst for action and has delivered tangible solutions to the unique challenges faced by the regions of Australia". "Together with Hancock Prospecting and S Kidman and our partners we are able to amplify rural voices, celebrate bush life, and drive meaningful change," he said. "This enduring initiative underscores News' unwavering commitment to ensuring regional Australia's stories are heard.' The 2025 National Bush Summit series includes events across five states and the Northern Territory. Wednesday 20 August – Broome, WA Friday, August 22 – Mount Gambier, SA Monday, August 25 – Toowoomba, QLD Wednesday, August 27 – Wagga Wagga, NSW Friday, August 29– Ballarat, VIC Monday, September 1 – Darwin, NT The National Bush Summit series is supported by National Presenting Partner Hancock Prospecting and S Kidman.
