Forbes Australia's 50 Richest 2026 is out: combined wealth up $11B to US$254B (despite global headwinds), thanks to a stronger AUD (+9%).
30 gained, 16 lost; entry threshold now $1.2B (3 dropped off). Mining still dominates top spots, but data centers & tech shake things up.
Top 3:

Gina Rinehart $24.6B
Harry Triguboff $22.6B (+20%)
Andrew Forrest $20.1B (+$4B)

Canva founders jumped with $15.1B combined. Newcomers from data center boom.

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Australia’s 50 Richest

Amid global uncertainty unleashed by U.S. tariffs and geopolitical tensions, resource-rich Australia remained somewhat resilient. Thanks partly to a rising Australian dollar, up 9% in the past year, the country’s 50 richest added $11 billion to take their combined fortune to $254 billion.

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