henry at the senate estimates

"He also said the mining industry had actually experienced quite a deep recession, undermining claims it had saved the nation from the global financial crisis.

I've heard it said on a number of occasions, in fact I have lost count, that the mining industry saved Australia from recession, Dr Henry told the hearing.

These statements are not supported by the facts.

In fact, he said, the mining industry had shed 15 per cent of jobs in the wake of the GFC.

Had every industry in Australia behaved in the same way our unemployment would increase from 4.6 per cent to 19 per cent in six months, he said."

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