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] There will be around 170,000 cases of cancer diagnosed in Australia. Mirage News
• [New] Charities operating across state and territory borders will find it easier to raise funds in Western Australia, with the Cook Government's nationally aligned reforms to charitable collections now passed by State Parliament. Mirage News
• [New] Green iron represents a major opportunity to grow Australia iron ore advantages while building entirely new industrial sectors. Discovery Alert
• [New] China's new dam project is expected to drive demand for Australian materials, particularly copper and aluminium. M-Wealth
• [New] Robust rises for Australian real estate values in 2026, with home prices across the capital cities forecast to jump up to 10%. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] In the coming year, Australia will continue to see coordinated attacks on government-operated networks, critical infrastructure and businesses. iTWire
• [New] Developing a strong local cybersecurity industry ensures Australia is on track to become a world leader in cybersecurity and helps us defend against evolving, borderless cyber threats. iTWire
• [New] We will see more opportunities for domestic cybersecurity startups as Australia enters the second phase of the 2030 Cyber Security Strategy. iTWire
• [New] The Five Eyes - an intelligence alliance consisting of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US - has warned that the Chinese government has infiltrated critical infrastructure which could be used to their advantage if there is a significant escalation of tensions. Top1000Funds.com
• [New] Australia will not host COP 31 but will lead intergovernmental climate negotiations, giving it a key role in policy formulation and implementation strategy. Guidely
• [New] Turkey has been confirmed as the host of COP 31 (2026 UN Climate Change Conference) after a diplomatic compromise with Australia reached during discussions at COP 30 in Brazil. Guidely
• [New] The high-temperature surge affecting citizens across Australia is expected to impact multiple states including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. EEM Education and Migration
• [New] More Australian children could be dropping out of school as poverty-induced meal-skipping hits a growing number of families. SBS News
• [New] The Western Australian environment minister has approved a new landfill site which will hold millions of cubic meters of waste trucked from Perth to a Wheatbelt town. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] House and unit prices in every Australian capital city are on track to hit highs by the end of 2026. The Age
• [New] Australia is increasing its international student intake by 25,000, raising the National Planning Level from 270,000 to 295,000 for 2026. Office of Immigration Australia
• [New] The National Transport Commission is working toward introducing the Automated Vehicle Safety Law by 2026, which would establish a federal regulator and define the responsibilities of Automated Driving System Entities, including manufacturers and software providers. / Australia Insurance Business
• [New] The Treasury further committed to partner with the Reserve Bank of Australia to investigate the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), which could potentially leverage blockchain technology to allow for the digital issuance of certain monetary instruments. Crypto Market Predictions News
• [New] With dual licenses from MAS in Singapore and an AFSL in Australia, we are now in a position to offer compliant, cross-border capital raising, with tokenised issuance and secondary liquidity tools launching in 2026. Fintech Singapore
• [New] The main Australian industry groups - the Business Council of Australia, the Australian Industry Group and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - are all still calling for net zero by 2050. The Conversation
• [New] Renewable energy is becoming much cheaper in Australia and globally, and is expected to become the majority of electricity generation within Australia as early as 2026. The Conversation

Last updated: 28 November 2025