Liberal senator Dean Smith has hit out at the minister for mines and petroleum, Bill Johnston after the minister accused him of lying about issues surrounding the Perth Mint.

<p>Liberal senator Dean Smith has hit out at the minister for mines and petroleum, Bill Johnston after the minister accused him of lying about issues surrounding the Perth Mint.</p>

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<p>Simon Beaumont will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues in Perth.</p>