A Mid West shire boss fears new laws to block local governments from charging rates on certain mining land will push them to the point of bankruptcy.
With six sitting days left, an amendment to the Local Government Act is before the Upper House, which would stop councils from slugging explorers and miners with rates charges on miscellaneous licences.
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