Joe Hockey says divisions are already forming in the new government.

Tax row 'exposes cracks' in Government

The Federal Opposition says misunderstandings about the proposed mining tax have exposed cracks in the newly formed Gillard Government.

Independent MP Tony Windsor today said he would like the mining tax to be on the agenda at a national tax summit.

This morning Treasurer Wayne Swan said the forum would not consider the mining tax because it was already the subject of a lengthy consultation process, but he now says he is open to the idea being discussed at the summit.

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