Gina Rinehart advocates giving Elon Musk islands for satellite launches
Gina Rinehart proposed Australia give Elon Musk free islands to launch satellites during a speech in Townsville on Thursday. The mining magnate suggested this move could attract investment to northern Queensland and support university graduates. Rinehart also called for collaboration with skilled Israelis for advanced drone manufacturing to enhance national defense capabilities.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 08:03 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 08:20 UTC
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