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Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, says the country should “watch and learn” from newly-elected US President Donald Trump’s policy agenda as the mining magnate continues her crusade against red tape and taxes.
The head of Hancock Prospecting, who attended Trump’s election watch party at Mar-a-Lago, hailed his victory over US Vice President Kamala Harris as “the greatest comeback” since Democratic candidate Grover Cleveland defeated Republican incumbent Benjamin Harrison in 1892.
Gina Rinehart at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday.
In a statement to this masthead, Rinehart called Trump’s election a “rejection of all that remains” and said she believed the 78-year-old’s planned cuts to red tape and taxes would provide lessons for those at home.
“Even after billions in spending by Democrats, the US has chosen with full force to reject whatever is left. Socialism always hurts those who are less fortunate the most,” she said.
“He stood armed with conviction, tremendous courage, incredible tireless effort and true love for America and the American people.
“I really hope Australia watches (Trump) and learns as they see that cutting red tape, cutting taxes and reducing government waste uplifts people and raises living standards.”
Rinehart with former Liberal Party vice-president Teena McQueen (left) and Nigel Farage, the leader of the conservative British Reform Party, at Trump’s election watch party.
Rinehart, an outspoken supporter of Trump, said she believed his presidency would bring greater prosperity to the United States and that his promise to “solve the border nightmare” would make Americans safer.
She has also tried to play down the impact of his plans to impose heavy tariffs on imports of up to 20 percent, something she has previously opposed and which economists think will leave Australia worse off.