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The Guardian
11 hours ago
- 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
The Guardian
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Voting 101: How do you actually vote on election day?
Saturday 3 May isn't just about democracy sausages and bake sales. You're also going to need to actually vote. If you've never done it before and don't know what to do with the green and white ballot papers, don't worry, Matilda Boseley has you covered in the final instalment of Voting 101
The Guardian
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Voting 101: Should you vote above or below the line this election? Why does it matter?
It's Australia's dorkiest election debate: should you vote above or below the line when filling out the Senate ballot paper? What difference does how you vote actually make — and do you need to number every single box? In this episode of Voting 101, Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains what to do when you're faced with that giant white ballot paper at the voting booth
