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Tourism Australia welcomed 300 travel agents participating in its G'day Australia 2026 programme, held in Darwin from 13 to 15 October. The event provided an opportunity to...
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Housing ministers met on 16 October to discuss affordability, construction productivity and measures to increase housing supply. At the same time, reported increases in building...
Read storyM&A & Corporate Finance
A funding review published on 12 October reported that Australian startups raised approximately A$6.9 billion in the first three quarters of 2026, with a large share concentrated...
Read storyLegal, Regulatory & Compliance
During the week, federal political debate included proposed tax changes affecting discretionary trusts and discussion of digital platform responsibilities. These policy...
Read storyInfrastructure & Energy
On 15 October, the Australian government reported that final investment decisions for large-scale renewable generation had already reached a record level for 2026, with three...
Read storyIndustrial & Supply Chain
Cargill Australia's 12 October crop update reported mixed seasonal conditions as harvest activity approached, with regional differences influencing expectations for grain...
Read storyHuman Capital & HR
Workforce development remains a priority as Australia seeks more skilled workers for construction, electrical trades and other essential industries. The government's vocational...
Read storyHealthcare & Medical Tourism
Australia continued to focus on healthcare access during the week, with the federal health department highlighting support for aged-care providers and workers under the Support at...
Read storyGovernment & Public Policy
Federal, state and territory housing ministers met in Canberra on 16 October to discuss housing affordability and faster construction. Ministers agreed to pursue updates to the...
Read storyFinancial & Wealth Management
The Reserve Bank of Australia published its September Monetary Policy Board meeting minutes on 13 October and released its annual report on 15 October. These updates provide...
Read storyESG & Sustainability
Australia's large-scale renewable energy investment reached a new annual record in 2026, according to Clean Energy Regulator data highlighted by the government on 15 October....
Read storyEducation & Consulting
Australia continues to invest in practical training to address shortages in construction and electrical trades. A government-backed $5 million pilot programme announced on 9...
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