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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] While testing rates for respiratory infections have risen dramatically in recent years due to easier access, Australian case numbers for all respiratory virus infections, including HMPV, remain within the expected seasonal range. NewsGP
• [New] The U.S., Canada, and Australia will continue as the main source of cereals for world markets, but increasingly they will be joined in a subsidiary role by Europe/FSU. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Commodity-linked currencies such as the Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, and Norwegian Krone face some unique opportunities in 2025. Fusion Markets | Low Cost Forex Broker
• [New] Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Australia announced huge electrolysis capacity targets for 2030. Market Research Company - Blackridge Research & Consult
• [New] While the 2025-26 Budget papers show more than 2,000 new homes will be added next financial year, there is no ongoing pipeline. / Australia A deep dive on the 2025 Victorian Budget | VCOSS
• [New] The Chinese flotilla could be heading towards Australia, almost a year after a naval task group dispatched by Beijing sent commercial airlines scrambling to reroute during unscheduled live firing exercises. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] We are forecasting continued growth for Australian horticulture, with record production value of $19 billion in 2025-26. FTA Freight & Trade Alliance
• [New] We are forecasting 2025-26 Australian agricultural production to reach $90.7 billion in value ($97.5 billion including fisheries and forestry production), the third highest on record. FTA Freight & Trade Alliance
• [New] A surprisingly strong employment report, paired with stickier-than-expected inflation, has swung consensus the other way: the Reserve Bank of Australia is now widely seen as having wrapped up its easing cycle for this year. / Australia Marc to Market
• [New] The positive global lead pulled up Australian shares although they were constrained by a further rise in local inflation leading to talk that the next move by the RBA may be a rate hike later in 2026. Burke Britton Financial Partners
• [New] Renewable energy investors have warned deep structural issues are driving a slump in solar and wind investment in Australia, with commitments on large-scale farms at the lowest level in almost a decade. The Guardian
• [New] Access to precision oncology in Australia remains unavailable to many who could benefit. Oncology News Australia
• [New] If Australia does eventually produce 100% of its energy from renewable sources (it will be a long and expensive journey to get there), you would think it would reduce the risk of Australia being caught up in future global energy shocks. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] A major risk for Australia is the potential slowdown in East and Southeast Asia, which are key destinations for Australian exports. The University of Sydney
• [New] Australia will still be the world's leading provider of iron ore to the world in the export markets for decades to come. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] There were a number of important policy reviews scheduled for 2026 that would help Australia lay the path for the next decade of decarbonization. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] By 2026, we will need an additional 13,000 doctors to meet demand, yet hundreds of qualified international physicians already living here but cannot practice due to bureaucratic barriers. / Australia The University of Queensland
• There will be around 170,000 cases of cancer diagnosed in Australia. Mirage News
• 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
• Green iron represents a major opportunity to grow Australia iron ore advantages while building entirely new industrial sectors. Discovery Alert
• China's new dam project is expected to drive demand for Australian materials, particularly copper and aluminium. M-Wealth

Last updated: 05 December 2025