Australia

Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.

The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.

Income threshold changes are prompting earlier policy decisions before the new financial year begins.

Growth in renewables is lowering the country’s exposure to international fossil fuel markets.

Fewer large catastrophe losses helped improve terms for insurers.

APRA warns coverage gaps will hit 25% by year 2050.

Average policyholders already pay about $164.2 monthly for coverage.

Businesses are warning of possible closures.

The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.

IEEFA sees a 5.5 million-tonne regional gap by 2030.

It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.

Looking ahead, IEEFA said gas faces a mixed future in Asia’s power mix.

However, challenges may delay its 82% RE target by 2030.

The most commonly skipped claims were for home and car insurance.

Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.

The university’s Data Science & Engineering Research Unit advanced sustainability and innovation through AI-driven research in agriculture, health, and education across Australia.