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The Guardian
08-07-2025
- Science
- The Guardian
Rare earths: how these critical minerals impact Australian industry and global politics
What do tariffs, Australian mining, geopolitics and the trade war between China and the US have to do with tiny magnets made from rare earth minerals like yttrium and scandium? Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains
The Guardian
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Which countries have nuclear weapons – and are they likely to use them?
Nuclear weapons are front of mind after the US struck a number of Iran's alleged nuclear weapons sites. How many countries have nuclear weapons? Which countries are capable of building nuclear weapons? What is the non-proliferation treaty? And why are some countries allowed to have nuclear weapons and not others? Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains
The Guardian
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Are Labor's proposed superannuation tax changes a super big deal?
Labor is proposing to double the earnings tax on superannuation balances above $3m, bringing the total tax rate to 30%. Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains who the change would (and wouldn't) affect and how the current super tax breaks overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest people in Australia
The Guardian
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Sussan Ley becomes the first female Liberal federal opposition leader
Sussan Ley has become Australia's first female federal opposition leader and the first woman to lead the Liberal party, beating Angus Taylor in the race for the Liberal leadership. She won against Taylor 29 votes to 25. Queensland MP Ted O'Brien has won the deputy leader position in the Liberals, with 38 votes. Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains
The Guardian
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Voting 101: What's a hung parliament, and what happens if no major party wins a majority?
As the election gets closer to the finish line without a clear winner in sight, more and more people are throwing around the possibility of a hung parliament. As part of the Voting 101 series, Matilda Boseley explains what a hung parliament actually is and what to expect if the main contenders end up in a dead heat
