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] Australian methamphetamine users had 11 times the prevalence of psychosis found in the general population, and methamphetamine dependence further tripled the risk for psychosis, even after adjusting for prior history of psychotic disorders. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The Australian Marine Conservation Society fears the mainland arrival of H5 bird flu could pose a real extinction risk for the endangered Australian sea lion, with only 12,000 remaining along the coasts of South Australia and WA. The Guardian
• [New] Widespread automated external defibrillator availability could push cardiac arrest survival rates from 10% to about 20%. / Australia The Guardian
• [New] Australian Neocloud SharonAI and VAST Data announced an expanded strategic partnership under which Sharon AI will deploy 600 PB of the VAST AI Operating System across its AI cloud infrastructure. blocksandfiles
• [New] Australia needs A$ 630 billion in transition investment to meet its 2035 climate targets. Investor Group on Climate Change
• [New] Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia lead with active cyber defence laws and compulsory threat intelligence reporting for critical infrastructure. Research Nester
• [New] El Nino events are linked with extreme weather around the world and, for Australia, can increase the risk of bushfires and coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. The Guardian
• [New] Australia will now receive three second-hand Virginia-class, nuclear-powered submarines in the coming years, instead of the original deal of two used vessels and one brand new sub. UNSW Sites
• [New] The Australian Intelligence Security Organization (ASIO) has warned government officials to keep classified and sensitive information in an appropriate safe room, as concerns intensify over how much data can fall into the wrong hands. / Australia Medium
• [New] Australia needs to continue developing and updating pandemic preparedness plans at national, state and territory levels, and work on social determinants of health, like access to health services and trust in health authorities. Nine.com.au
• [New] Following Malaysia, more jurisdictions will adopt under-16 frameworks citing Australia, hardening age assurance into a global compliance baseline for consumer platforms. Tech Insider
• [New] Tasmania will literally be plugged in to the mainland Australian grid in 2030 via a set of undersea cables. The New Climate.
• [New] The Australian government has a target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030. Pearls and Irritations
• [New] Australian winter crop production is forecast to decline by 21% to 54.5 million tonnes reflecting lower average yields and a fall in area planted. Australian Rural & Regional News
• [New] To meet climate targets, Australia must slash emissions by 71% by 2035. Positive News
• [New] There is growing anxiety in the Australian community about a range of security threats. Welcome
• [New] Australia will associate to Pillar II of Horizon Europe, which addresses societal challenges in the digital, industry and space; climate, energy and mobility; and food, bioeconomy and agriculture fields. Research and Innovation
• [New] Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced a Australian-style ban for Teenagers under the age of 16 from accessing high-risk social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected to restrictions. Inforrm's Blog

Last updated: 26 June 2026