australia predictions for 2026

Read 12 predictions about Australia in 2026, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for Australia in 2026

International relations predictions to impact Australia in 2026 include:

100% of imports from India into Australia are tariff-free. Likelihood: 75 percent.1

Politics predictions for Australia in 2026

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Government predictions for Australia in 2026

Government related predictions to impact Australia in 2026 include:

Australia’s economy takes a $7-billion hit if no programs are built to improve education attainment to meet the need for skilled workers. Likelihood: 75 percent.1
A government change requiring superannuation to be paid on payday takes effect, which could mean a young employee will be several thousand dollars better off by retirement. Likelihood: 75 percent.1

Economy predictions for Australia in 2026

Economy related predictions to impact Australia in 2026 include:

Lack of adequate training in digital skills leads to a 372,000-strong critical shortage of digital workers. Likelihood: 70 percent.1
Mining exports have remained strong since 2021. Resource extraction industries in Australia likely to grow throughout the 2020s. Likelihood: 80 percent1

Technology predictions for Australia in 2026

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Culture predictions for Australia in 2026

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Defense predictions for in 2026

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Infrastructure predictions for Australia in 2026

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Australia in 2026 include:

AGL Energy closes its main gas-fired power station in South Australia due to the completion of a new grid link to New South Wales that will give South Australia more access to low-cost renewable energy. Likelihood: 70 percent.1
The total value of investment-grade industrial property in Australia surpasses the office sector for the first time. Likelihood: 70 percent.1
Eve Urban Air Mobility starts providing its aviation taxi platform Ascent with access to 100 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Melbourne. Likelihood: 60 percent.1
The development of new wind and solar capacity projects in South Australia has met the state's demand for 100% renewable energy sources. Likelihood: 50%1

Environment predictions for Australia in 2026

Environment related predictions to impact Australia in 2026 include:

Australia sees its first zero-emissions hydrogen-powered commercial flight driven by the Hydrogen Flight Alliance (HFA) between airports, airlines, and other organizations. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
Tasmania starts producing eco-friendly eFuel for Porsche. Likelihood: 70 percent.1

Science predictions for Australia in 2026

Science related predictions to impact Australia in 2026 include:

Australia sends a rover to the moon for the first time aboard the NASA Artemis mission. Likelihood: 70 percent.1

Health predictions for Australia in 2026

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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