Madeleine King seeks briefings from Asic and industry department about allegations some companies lied about export quality
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The government is seeking briefings from financial regulators and the industry department about claims from independent MP Andrew Wilkie that some in the coal industry had lied about the quality of Australian exports, with the resources minister, Madeleine King, calling the allegations “concerning”.
Several major coal companies named by Wilkie in parliament have vehemently denied his claims of “fraud”, pointing out some such claims had been investigated and considered by regulators and police.
Continue reading…Madeleine King seeks briefings from Asic and industry department about allegations some companies lied about export qualityFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe government is seeking briefings from financial regulators and the industry department about claims from independent MP Andrew Wilkie that some in the coal industry had lied about the quality of Australian exports, with the resources minister, Madeleine King, calling the allegations “concerning”.Several major coal companies named by Wilkie in parliament have vehemently denied his claims of “fraud”, pointing out some such claims had been investigated and considered by regulators and police.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…