Global Scans · Australia · Weekly Summary

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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] IoT Alliance Australia, the peak industry body for the Internet of Things, will co-design and implement the Smart Devices Labelling Scheme, which forms part of the federal government's 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. InnovationAus.com
• [New] Today's decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep the official cash rate on hold at 3.85% will be disappointing news for borrowers and business. The Real Estate Conversation
• [New] Despite a recent dip in inflation, the Australian Dollar remains supported by improved global risk sentiment and trade optimism. Moneta | Trade Forex, Indices, Commodities & More
• [New] The Australian Dollar (AUD / USD) gains ground ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate decision, buoyed by strong positioning and improved risk tone. Moneta | Trade Forex, Indices, Commodities & More
• [New] International Graphite is progressing construction of its micronising facility in Collie in Western Australia as it seeks broader opportunities to boost its graphite operations. Australian Mining
• [New] Following a pause in April, the Reserve Bank of Australia is now widely anticipated to make a 25-basis-point reduction at today's monetary policy meeting. IC Markets | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] From the Federal Reserve's FOMC minutes to the Reserve Bank of Australia and Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate decisions, there's no shortage of catalysts that could send shockwaves through various asset classes. FPG Fortune Prime Global
• [New] The US's return to an outward-looking, cooperative and preventive approach to biological risks marks a giant step in the right direction, and shows how nations, including Australia, should be proactively preparing for the next pandemic, and for all biological threats. Tech Business News
• [New] Australia faces a rapidly evolving security landscape where the convergence of artificial intelligence and biological weapons development threatens to fundamentally alter the nature of national security threats. Tech Business News
• [New] The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to announce its third 25 basis point rate cut in 2025 amid softening inflation and a weakening outlook. EquityRT
• [New] The Reserve Bank of Australia, after cutting its cash rate by 25 bps to 3.85% in May, is widely expected to shave another 25 bps to around 3.6% at its upcoming meeting as inflation cools but global headwinds linger. Seeking Alpha
• [New] Countries like Australia, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea are expected to improve as inflation gets controlled and demand for goods picks up. TechAnnouncer
• [New] The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to lower its cash rate to 3.6% on Tuesday, marking a third consecutive cut as inflation eases. financialpost
• [New] Monetary policy takes center stage in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Malaysia, where officials are expected to weigh recent inflation trends against slowing growth momentum. financialpost
• [New] Australia and AI: But calling Australia a leader risks overstating the current picture. Asia's Tech News, Weekly
• [New] Adding the major Asia-Pacific democracies of Japan, South Korea, and Australia will help keep the US interested and integrated with Europe. Indo-Pacific Insight
• [New] Australia's central bank maintained its interest rate but warned of potential future tightening, which could affect the Australian dollar and government bonds. HotDailys
• [New] ASD's ACSC remains vigilant to cyber threats and will provide advice should the cyber threat environment change in Australia. Peter A Clarke - Commercial Law, Privacy Law, Defamatio
• [New] For the pact to work - which is supposed to transfer 18 submarines to Australia by 2040 - the US needs to be able to produce at least two submarines every year until 2028 and 2.33 per year thereafter. New Eastern Outlook
• [New] Recent strategic moves like acquiring Saxon and upgrading rigs suggest potential growth opportunities in Canada and Australia despite industry challenges. Simply Wall St
• 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
• 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
• The diversification of Australia's resource export portfolio helps mitigate risks associated with price volatility in any single commodity. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 11 July 2025