Federal government announces 2027 gas reservation scheme, ASX rallies — as it happened

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Summary

The Australian government announced a domestic gas reservation scheme starting in 2027, aiming to reserve 15-25% of gas production for local use. The ASX 200 rallied 0.9%, led by mining and energy stocks. Key stories include reactions to the gas policy, a record high for gold, corporate news from DroneShield and ASIC’s lawsuit against auditor BDO, and a major fine for a fashion retailer.

Key Points

  • Gas Reservation Scheme: Federal government plans a 2027 start for a scheme reserving 15-25% of gas for the domestic market. Existing export contracts will be honored; new contracts from today will fall under the scheme.
  • Market Performance: ASX 200 closed up 0.9% at 8,701 points. Miners (BHP +1.6%) and energy stocks led gains. Top mover: Nick Scali (+~10% on profit upgrade).
  • Policy Reactions: Manufacturers and unions welcomed the plan. Gas producers (Australian Energy Producers) were cautious, warning it could deter new investment. Shell called it an “important first step.”
  • Corporate & Regulatory:
    • ASIC is suing auditor BDO over allegedly false/misleading audit reports for tech firm Dubber.
    • Fashion retailer City Beach fined $14 million for selling unsafe button battery products.
    • DroneShield announced a minimum shareholding policy for execs after shareholder anger over share sales.
  • Commodities: Spot gold hit a record high of ~$US4,389/ounce. Oil prices also rose.
  • Other News: Solar firm SunCable is in discussions (reportedly with Google) about building an AI data centre precinct in the NT but no agreement confirmed.

中文新闻简报

摘要

澳大利亚政府宣布了一项从2027年开始的国内天然气保留计划，旨在将15-25%的天然气产量保留供国内使用。ASX 200指数上涨0.9%，矿业和能源股领涨。关键新闻包括对天然气政策的反应、黄金创历史新高、DroneShield和ASIC起诉审计机构BDO的公司新闻，以及一家时尚零售商被处以巨额罚款。

关键点

  • 天然气保留计划：联邦政府计划从2027年开始实施一项计划，保留15-25%的天然气供应国内市场。现有出口合同将不受影响；从今日起签订的新合同将适用于该计划。
  • 市场表现：ASX 200指数收盘上涨0.9%，报8,701点。矿业股（必和必拓+1.6%）和能源股领涨。涨幅最大股：Nick Scali（因利润指引上调上涨约10%）。
  • 政策反应：制造商和工会对该计划表示欢迎。天然气生产商（澳大利亚能源生产者协会）持谨慎态度，警告这可能阻碍新投资。壳牌称其为”重要的第一步”。
  • 公司与监管：
    • ASIC起诉审计机构BDO，指控其为科技公司Dubber出具的审计报告存在虚假或误导性陈述。
    • 时尚零售商City Beach因销售不安全的纽扣电池产品被罚款1400万澳元。
    • DroneShield在高管抛售股票引发股东不满后，宣布将对所有董事和高级管理人员实施最低持股政策。
  • 大宗商品：现货黄金创下约每盎司4,389美元的历史新高。油价亦上涨。
  • 其他新闻：太阳能公司SunCable（据报道与谷歌）正在商讨在北领地建设人工智能数据中心园区，但尚未确认达成协议。

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-22/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106168826

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