Live: Bush Summit 2024 Port Hedland; Gina Rinehart, WA leaders speak on the issues of the regions
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says more federal red tape will scare off the nation's biggest companies, calls for the 'elimination' of taxes.
Welcome to Port Hedland for the final instalment of the national Bush Summit.
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