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] Australia is set for 4.1% growth, and Japan slows to 2.9%, yet APAC overall continues to expand its global share - expected to reach nearly 40% by 2028. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, Australian canola may stand to benefit from shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly as China prepares to conduct a five-vessel trial of Australian GM canola. Southern Farming Systems
• [New] Australian wheat producers are likely to have a lot of cheap grain to sell throughout 2026, and marketing strategies are key to keep profitability afloat, including hedging and deferred forward contracts. Southern Farming Systems
• [New] Australia Post does not receive financial support from Government, yet is expected to generate a return and remain financially sustainable. Mirage News
• [New] Queensland and Western Australia stood out as growth markets driven by infrastructure activity and stronger business confidence, particularly with the long-term runway created by the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Mortgage Professional
• [New] Australia will receive the world's first officially recognised climate refugees in 2026. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] As Australia confronts critical issues like climate adaptation, soil health degradation, droughts, and shifting biosecurity threats, agriculture scholarships are increasingly designed with an emphasis on sustainability and technological innovation. Farmonaut
• [New] The Australian Federal Police will be tasked with destroying surrendered firearms. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] A landmark international investment in Fitzroy Australia Resources across Central Queensland that will support more than 1,000 coal jobs at Broadlea, Carborough Downs and Ironbark. @ The Coalface
• [New] Australian home buyers are set to fork out an extra $78,320 on average in 2026, as the national median house price is forecast to smash through the $1 million mark to reach a new high of $1,057,320. realestate.com.au
• [New] Australia is going to be Co-President of COP 31 with a possible pre-COP event in the Pacific. Carbon Market Institute
• [New] In Australia, large-scale battery prices fell 20% over 2024-25 and a further 15% is anticipated over 2025-26. The Conversation
• [New] Barley production in Western Australia is forecast to increase by 20% to a record 7.2 million tonnes. Australasian Farmers' & Dealers' Journal
• [New] By 2030, Australia will need 85,000 additional workers to build and operate renewable energy infrastructure. Airswift
• [New] Scientists in Australia have developed new ultra-thin filters that can separate valuable chemicals from liquid mixtures fast and efficiently to make medicines, dyes and other products, which could help industries cut waste, save energy and lower costs. Azonano

Last updated: 26 December 2025