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Critical minerals

Opinion

Brooke Boney Gamilaroi woman, journalist and presenter October 11, 2025 — 5.00am

Confirmation that the Albanese government is positioning Australia as a global go-to for critical minerals highlights two areas of tension. The first: Australia’s challenge to its biggest trading partner, China, and the threat the regime could pose to the secure supply of these minerals to us and our allies. The second: how far are governments willing to go in mining practices, both at home and abroad, and at whose expense?

Anthony Albanese has a hand to play that differs from nearly every other leader in the world in trade negotiations. The prime minister also has the potential to manage the transition to net zero in a way that minimises disruption to

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