Global Scans · Australia · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Australia will no longer be known for being as dependant on the export of natural resources over the next half century as in 2012. The need for new infrastructure to meet the strong population and economic growth of Australia will continue to be a priority for the medium term. There's no doubt the aftermath of China's credit boom poses a much bigger economic threat to Australia than Britain's withdrawal from the European Union. The Growth rate for Australia is expected to be stronger, although still below the long-term trend.

• [New] The next wave of products entering Australian markets will be AI-embedded: autonomous driving stacks, industrial AI, and, eventually, service robotics. Pearls and Irritations
• [New] In large part, higher interest rates reflect expectations for the path of monetary policy, which have risen in Australia and most other advanced economies in response to the expected inflationary implications of the conflict in the Middle East. Urbantech Finance - Borrow For Tomorrow | Finance Broke
• [New] Australia is on the cusp of becoming a prominent player in the Advanced Air Mobility sector, with plans to introduce electric air taxis in time for the Brisbane 2032 Summer Games. eplaneai
• [New] Australia has an opportunity to move beyond consultation toward genuine partnership and systemic change in Indigenous education. EducationDaily
• [New] In Australia, investors are leaning toward capital efficient early stage opportunities concentrated around artificial intelligence, climate technology and enterprise software platforms that can scale internationally with relatively lean teams. The Investor Standard
• [New] For Australia, where the inflation passthrough is comparatively smaller, the balance of risks would be for rates to settle around 25 bps higher over the longer term. Westpac IQ
• [New] If Chinese demand for Australian grain stabilizes and global grain prices recover modestly, GrainCorp could benefit from both volume uplift and modest margin expansion. GrainCorp Ltd stock (ISIN: AU000000GNC9) faces margin p
• [New] Clear pre-crisis signalling to Beijing and the Australian people of its interests, rehearsed alliance coordination and credible deterrence in its near region will help ensure that resilience expands Australia's options rather than narrowing them. The Strategist
• [New] Australian shares rebounded on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index gaining 1.1% after US President Trump suggested the Iran conflict could end soon. Economic Times
• [New] Australia needs to better understand the pressures it could face, so debate is informed and resistant to Beijing's narratives and pressure. The Strategist
• [New] The larger risks for Australia sit in weak productivity, limits on Chinese investment in critical minerals, and strain on the rules-based trading system. The Asia Cable
• [New] For European and DACH investors, geopolitical risk to Australian grain exports (particularly related to China relations) represents an external tail risk that has materialized at times but is difficult to quantify precisely. GrainCorp Ltd stock (ISIN: AU000000GNC9) faces margin p
• [New] The Renewable Energy Target aims to source a significant portion of electricity from renewables by 2030, incentivizing both utility-scale and distributed energy projects. / Australia Trader
• [New] The block on additional funding for wind and solar farms follows warnings from analysts including Rystad Energy and the Grattan Institute that Australia will fall short of its 2030 target as projects are mired in delays caused by investor jitters, planning disputes and construction cost blowouts. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] No extra money will be spent on the Albanese government's ambitious rollout of renewables across the electricity grid in 2027, in an attempt to claw back savings in the next federal budget, even as Australia falls short of its target to reach 82% green energy by 2030. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] A large bank in Australia identified 2,000 mule accounts with a 1:1 genuine-to-fraud ratio in its first year of deploying BioCatch's Mule Account Detection solution, which evaluates threats in real time, notifying financial institutions of mule risk before criminals can move any illicit funds. BioCatch
• [New] In 2026, the Australian federal government will spend billions on a scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrol. TrueNorth Weekday Independent News Update
• [New] Following in the footsteps of Australia, Indonesia will be the latest country to limit social media usage for children under 16. Engadget
• [New] National house prices are expected to rise 7.7% in 2026, with unit values projected to increase 7.1%. / Australia LinkedIn
• [New] The Australian sharemarket fell sharply on Tuesday from a record high as the escalating conflict in the Middle East intensified risk-off sentiment among investors as rising oil prices reignited inflation fears. Australian Financial Review
• [New] Australia supports action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran from continuing to threaten international peace and security. The Guardian

Last updated: 20 March 2026