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Australia’s Energy Shock: Economic Scenarios & Credit Risk Outlook

Australia is facing one of the most significant energy price shocks in decades, with soaring fuel, gas and electricity costs hitting businesses hard. The economic fallout is already showing through rising insolvencies, tightening cash flow and early signs of payment stress across multiple industries. Are you aware of all the factors affecting your business?

To help credit managers, CFOs, risk leaders and business owners understand what comes next, CreditorWatch Chief Economist, Ivan Colhoun, will host a special briefing, ‘Australia’s energy shock: What credit professionals and business owners need to know’, exploring the potential economic scenarios and how to manage risk in an increasingly volatile environment.

Date & Time

March 31, 2026 – Tuesday
10:30 – 11:30am AEDT

Speaker

Ivan Colhoun

Chief Economist, CreditorWatch

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In this exclusive session, Ivan will break down:

  • How the current energy shock compares with past crises – and what history tells us about recession risk.
  • The likelihood of oil sustaining US$125–150 levels – the tipping point historically associated with global recession.
  • Which industries are most exposed, including road freight, manufacturing and construction, and what rising failure rates mean for lenders and suppliers.
  • How payment arrears and ATO defaults are signalling deeper stress, even before the full impact hits balance sheets.
  • Scenario modelling – from a rapid de-escalation to extended disruption of the Strait of Hormuz – and what each means for credit risk and cash flow.

Why this matters

Business insolvencies are at or near record highs, and rising energy costs risk accelerating failures, especially across fuel‑intensive and price‑sensitive sectors. Understanding these scenarios is crucial to:

  • Safeguarding cash flow
  • Protecting supply chains
  • Managing credit exposures
  • Making informed lending or trading decisions
  • Strengthening internal risk frameworks 

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