Australia

Australia to study building a new fuel refinery in Karratha amid diesel price shock Australia will probe building a new fuel refinery in Karratha to shore up diesel supplies as …

China’s Tungsten Export Controls Spur Global Rush for Supply, Australia Expands Output China’s tungsten export curbs are pushing prices up and prompting Australia to boost mining and processing, raising concerns …

Australia to set “world‑leading” AI standards, Albanese says Australia will adopt world‑leading AI standards to guide development and protect citizens, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced in a speech at the …

Australia-India uranium agreement finalised to allow Australian shipments of nuclear fuel to India Australia and India finalise pact permitting uranium exports to India, opening a new supply channel for nuclear …

Australia Weighs Breakup of Big Four Accounting Firms as Audit Reforms Advance Canberra explores separating auditing units from consulting arms of the Big Four accounting firms to address conflicts of …

Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement, barring foreign military bases Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra on June 29, 2026, a bilateral treaty that formally commits Vanuatu …

Australia bolsters social media regulator to press platforms on under-16 access Australia social media regulator to receive stronger enforcement powers and doubled penalties, Prime Minister says, targeting platform access for …

Non-race sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as fastest-growing gambling sector Non-race sports betting in Australia has surged ahead of traditional lotteries in net spending, becoming the fastest-growing segment of …

Australia-Solomon Islands strategic treaty talks launched in Canberra as Honiara signals reset Australia and Solomon Islands begin talks on a comprehensive strategic treaty in Canberra on June 3, 2026, to …