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 establishment of a hydrogen highway was anticipated in Western Australia, to facilitate hydrogen-route connectivity between the state capital and the Pilbara Region. SpringerOpen
• [New] The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is widely expected to hold interest rates at 3.25% this month, but the Reserve Bank of Australia is priced in to cut interest rates by 25 bp to 3.6%, which should continue to add pressure on the Australian dollar. LiquidityFinder
• [New] The diversification of Australia's resource export portfolio helps mitigate risks associated with price volatility in any single commodity. Discovery Alert
• [New] Amazon plans to invest more than $30m in Australia in next generation delivery station technology before the end of the year to make it easier and faster for packages to reach their destinations. Tech Guide
• [New] Although the quarterly pace of growth still favours regional Australia, at 1.6%, compared with the combined capitals at 1.4%, it is looking increasingly likely that the quarterly growth trend will once again favour capital city markets over the coming months. CoreLogic Australia
• [New] China's ambassador warns Australia against increased defence spending, urging to view China as a friend instead of a threat. Ticker
• [New] Major Australian retailers use AI-driven analytics to manage inventory and predict consumer demand, while banks employ AI algorithms to detect fraud faster and more accurately. Appomate
• [New] Australia's NDC could lead to higher ACCU prices Analysis suggests that Australia's next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) may necessitate faster declines in the Safeguard Mechanism baseline, potentially driving up Australian Carbon Credit Unit prices. NenPower
• [New] While Australia's economic growth hit speed bumps early in of 2025 from Cyclone Alfred, other weather events and a dip in government spending, Deloitte Access Economics is optimistic the pace of economic growth will accelerate over the coming quarters. Neos Kosmos
• [New] The US expects countries in the Asia-Pacific, including Australia, to match the target of 5%. SBS News
• [New] A new study by Edith Cowan University, the University of Western Australia, and the Danish Cancer Institute has found a simple way to reduce the risk posed by ASVD: boost levels of vitamin K1 by eating more leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables. New Atlas
• [New] Amost a third of citizens in the Pacific nation of Tuvalu are seeking a landmark visa in the context of climate change to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures show. Daily Mail
• [New] The Australian government will review charter flight arrangements for students living in remote outback communities after claims non-Indigenous students were prevented from boarding planes because they were not ABSTUDY recipients. New York Post
• [New] The streamlined rules could make New Zealand more competitive against traditional destinations such as Australia, Canada and the UK, particularly for STEM and business graduates eyeing long-term settlement. Business Today
• [New] Nearly a third of Tuvalu's citizens are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia, as rising seas threaten the Pacific nation's palm-fringed shores. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The NATO announcement will likely embolden the US to apply greater pressure on the Australia to increase defence spending. The Conversation
• [New] China could respond through diplomatic channels, trade measures against Australian exports, or by adjusting its own foreign investment policies toward Australian companies operating in China. Discovery Alert
• [New] Australia has an opportunity to become the supplier of choice for rare earths to democratic nations, stated a government policy paper cited in the case documents. Discovery Alert
• [New] Nearly one-third of citizens in Pacific nation Tuvalu are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures obtained by AFP show. Douglas County Sentinel
• [New] About 31 million fewer people could be undernourished - roughly the combined population of Australia and New Zealand. Frontiers for Young Minds
• In 2025, Indian IT professionals have a wealth of opportunities in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, the UK, Ireland, and Singapore. Nri Globe - One globe. One root. Infinite NRI connectio
• Whistleblowing will be a focus area in Australia in 2025, as the Australian Securities & Investments Commission undertakes its five-year statutory review of the federal whistleblowing regime. Lewis Silkin
• Greenpeace is demanding that governments, including Australia, ratify the Global Ocean Treaty and commit to the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. Greenpeace Australia Pacific

Last updated: 04 July 2025