Latest Australian Government News

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) prices for its suite of Australian iShares ETFs for the September 2025 distribution period, alongside important tax certification reminders for investors.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for 14 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 22 October 2025. Investors are reminded of key dates and tax certification requirements under FATCA and CRS.

Buru Energy secured key government approvals and identified a promising new gas prospect beneath its Rafael field, while raising $4.4 million to fund development activities. The company is gearing up for a Final Investment Decision in 3Q 2026, aiming for first material cash flow by 2028.

Triangle Energy (Global) Limited has been awarded a 100% interest in the SC-82 onshore exploration contract in the Philippines’ Cagayan Basin, unlocking a large prospective gas area near existing infrastructure.

Triangle Energy and its joint venture partners have been awarded two offshore service contracts in the underexplored Sandakan Basin, Philippines, holding significant contingent gas and condensate resources. These contracts mark a strategic expansion into a promising region with multi-TCF exploration upside.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for a suite of Australian iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and options for reinvestment. Investors are reminded to complete necessary tax certifications ahead of the record date.

Australian Vanadium Limited has received a $4.9 million milestone payment from the federal government, advancing its integrated vanadium project aimed at supporting domestic battery energy storage solutions.

EDU Holdings reports a remarkable 82% increase in total student enrolments at its Ikon Institute for Trimester 3, 2025, driven by strong demand and new course offerings amid evolving regulatory conditions.

Micro-X Ltd has received a $5.08 million R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25, with an additional $0.31 million pending approval, reinforcing its innovation-driven growth in medical imaging technology.

Opthea Limited has received a substantial A$10.8 million R&D tax incentive from the Australian government, reinforcing its commitment to advancing its novel drug candidate sozinibercept. This funding milestone underscores the company’s strategic focus on innovation and fiscal discipline.

Kelsian Group has postponed the start of its new Kangaroo Island ferry service to June 2026, citing vessel delivery delays and aiming to avoid peak season disruptions. The new ferries will significantly increase capacity and offer fare discounts to residents during the transition.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has secured new customers boosting Australian contracted IT capacity to 41MW by mid-2026, prompting an upward revision of its FY26 earnings guidance and accelerated development plans at its flagship SYD1 data centre.