No more discreet silences or politely guarded commentary. The mining industry has had enough. Anthony Albanese may have been the official guest of honour at the Minerals Council annual dinner in Parliament House Monday, but he was also a stationary target for the industry’s increasing frustration with Labor’s policies.

MCA chief executive Tania Constable was determined not to miss. Frequent outbreaks of enthusiastic applause at her fiery address reflected the general mood of the room.