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World's richest woman proposes minimum wage reduction for envious and lazy

Marc Howe | August 30, 2012 | 3:27 am Base Metals Precious Metals Australia Gold Iron Ore Lead 

Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has triggered a squall of controversy in Australia by issuing a call for the minimum wage to be reduced and accusing those jealous of her immense wealth of being lazy and indulgent. In an opinion piece...

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