Trump's Statements on Drug Prices Won't Affect PBS: Trade Minister — as It Happened

Trump's statements on drug prices won't affect PBS: trade minister — as it happened

Don Farrell says he does not believe the US president's statements about pharmaceuticals will have an impact on Australian drug prices in Australia.

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

A delegation is visiting Canberra to plead for a bailout for the copper industry to prevent an "economic...

Copper smelter 'death spiral' prompts NQ team to march on Canberra for help

Mount Isa's copper smelter faces closure; leaders urge federal backing to save it and prevent economic collapse in North Queensland.

‘Economic death spiral’ fear over ailing copper smelter

The north Queensland economy is facing an “economic death spiral” and the loss of 17,000 jobs without an immediate government bailout for mining giant Glencore’s copper operations, regional leaders have warned. A delegation, including members of Katter’s Australian Party,  is in Canberra lobbying the federal government for funding to allow Glencore’s copper smelter at Mt Isa to remain open. Last week, Glencore told staff it was preparing to put …