Economic Shifts and Industry Responses

This chapter examines the effects of inflation on energy policies and highlights the transition towards gas as a favored energy solution. It discusses major developments within the telecommunications and logistics sectors, focusing on Telstra's strategic adjustments amid competitive pressures and the booming demand for data centers driven by AI technologies. Additionally, the chapter addresses the ramifications of Healthscope's collapse and the broader implications for the healthcare industry's structure and investment landscape in Australia.