Project known as the Iron Boomerang

REPORT - August 2023

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Contents

Members

Terms of reference

List of recommendations

Abbreviations

Chapter 1 - Introduction and overview

Referral of the inquiry
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgments
Structure of the report
Relevant parliamentary inquiries
History of Project Iron Boomerang
Iron ore production in Australia
Metallurgical coal production in Australia
Steel production in Australia
Rail construction in Australia

Chapter 2 - Employment and industry, economics and government support, and the environment

Employment and industry
Economics and government support
Environment

Chapter 3 - Indigenous communities, local communities and national security

Indigenous communities
Local communities
National security

Chapter 4 - Conclusions and recommendations

Government Senators' Dissenting Report

Additional comments by Senator Malcolm Roberts

Appendix 1 - Submissions and additional information

Appendix 2 - Public hearings and witnesses

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