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 has reached a critical point in determining how AI will shape the future of healthcare. Digital Health CRC
• [New] Australia has a significant opportunity to lead healthcare innovation, with a new AI roadmap released today outlining priorities for safe adoption and calling for urgent action. Digital Health CRC
• [New] Australia has a goal to reach 1.2 million tech workers by 2030. Tech Council of Australia
• [New] Australia needs to hit sales of 100 pc EVs by 2035 to reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050. Global Solar Council
• [New] Australia has spent decades learning how to warn its public. The Conversation
• [New] Australia remains well priced against the US, but safeguard tariffs into China and South Korea will test demand through the second half of the year. Episode 3
• [New] Once that occurs, which is likely during July, the tariff on Australian beef into South Korea will rise from 5 pc to 24 pc. Episode 3
• [New] Victoria and South Australia offer the strongest investment case for batteries commissioning in 2029. Modo Energy
• [New] For Australian food and beverage manufacturers, the opportunity to grow offshore is significant. BDO Australia
• [New] Southeast Asia represents one of the most significant long-term growth opportunities for Australian food and beverage manufacturers. BDO Australia
• [New] Australia represents a significant growth opportunity. AAA Magazine
• [New] Vehicle Frontal Protection Systems will continue to matter in Australia. AAA Magazine
• [New] The Office of AI will be established within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to accelerate implementation of the Australian Standards on a national level. ARN
• [New] Albanese's speech comes as international investors increasingly look to Australia for AI and data center opportunities. ARN
• [New] Australia is building out its regulatory framework and expects significant project activity in the second half of the decade. iPS Powerful People
• [New] Climate-fuelled disasters are expected to cost the Australian economy more than $40 billion a year by 2050. Australian Conservation Foundation
• [New] The return of El Nino, the cyclical weather pattern that supercharges weather extremes, has alarmed Australia and Indonesia because of the greater risk of fires that it brings. The Guardian
• [New] Africa targets 1.5-2.0 million tons of renewable hydrogen exports to the EU, Australia aims for 3 million tons / year by 2030, and Latin America benefits from production costs nearing US$ 0.50/kg, supported by US$ 11 trillion in global shipping infrastructure investments through 2050. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 31 July 2026