Toward Programme
Australia’s green iron gamble needs more ambition to convince Asia
Why it matters
Australia's iron ore export strategy pivots toward green credentials to retain market relevance in East Asian decarbonisation, directly supporting resource sovereignty and strategic decoupling from Chinese economic coercion. Success in this gambit preserves Australia's largest export revenue stream ($60–$80bn annually) and reduces vulnerability to Chinese retaliatory import bans or ore-market manipulation.
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