Australia: Industry Updates & Analysis

As energy shocks intensify and Australia's fuel-security vulnerabilities become more acute, businesses relying on imported liquid fuels face mounting pressure on margins and operations. This analysis examines how firms can move beyond short-term crisis management to build structural resilience through contract redesign, operational efficiency, fleet transformation, and supply chain reconfiguration.

Last week, the federal government announced the national interest framework for data centres and AI infrastructure. Key expectations emerging from the framework include aligning data centre projects with national interests, support for the energy transition, sustainable water use, and investment in local capability and the workforce.

The Fair Trad­ing and Build­ing Leg­is­la­tion Amend­ment Bill 2026 was passed by par­lia­ment dur­ing Feb­ru­ary 2026 with the changes effec­tive on 1 April 2026.

A national register of practising lawyers across Australia is long overdue, but until then, each state keeps registers.

A review set out 16 recommendations to improve AHPRA and the Medical Board's regulation of the cosmetic surgery industry.

By understanding emerging trends in enforcement, organisations can make informed decisions about strategic options.

Link to podcast discussing challenges facing higher education sector & insights into the way forward for universities.

Retail is not a set-and-forget game, but a constantly evolving, unfolding story of human trends and product technology.

Discussion & tips for tourism businesses on how to survive during these difficult times.