Business & Economy · Oct 23, 2026
Swedish buyout group EQT has lodged a binding scheme to acquire Cleanaway for A$3.095 a share, valuing the Australian waste services group at about A$9.3 billion. The deal, announced this week and moving quickly towards shareholder and regulatory steps, intensifies debate over foreign buyouts of critical infrastructure and the future of recycling and landfill operations in Australia.
Business & Economy · Oct 21, 2026
A new Memorandum of Understanding signed on October 20 commits Australia to a long term partnership on digital, critical technology and telecommunications in Papua New Guinea, creating opportunities for Australian suppliers while raising questions about financing, competition and security oversight.
Business & Economy · Oct 3, 2026
Trade Minister Don Farrell’s suggestion that Australia’s superannuation sector consider investing in the US lamb industry to head off further American tariffs has drawn sharp political criticism and concern from the super sector. The debate raises questions about investor independence, the sole purpose duty and economic risks for a $4.5 trillion industry.
