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19 August 2026

Australia built a $1.7 trillion economy on iron ore, coal and Chinese demand - now the formula is starting to look dangerous

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Australia built a $1.7 trillion economy on iron ore, coal and Chinese demand - now the formula is starting to look dangerous

Australia generates more than $1. 7 trillion in economic output with a population of only around 27 million, helped enormously by exports of iron ore, coal, natural gas and other resources. China buys...

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