Pray for Australia

About Australia

The capital is Canberra. People speak English, with many other languages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. The largest faith is Christianity.

Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.

Prayer briefing for Australia

Last updated November 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

Renewed conflict in the Middle East has disrupted oil shipping, and fuel prices in Australia remain high. Figures released on 28 October showed annual inflation rose to 4.3% in September, the highest since March, as fuel prices jumped about 24% over the year. The jobless rate rose to its highest level in five years in September, and many families are feeling the strain.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

Australia is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. King Charles III is head of state, represented by the Governor-General, Sam Mostyn. The Prime Minister is Anthony Albanese, with Richard Marles as Deputy Prime Minister and Jim Chalmers as Treasurer. A Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, led by former High Court judge Virginia Bell, was asked to report by the end of 2026.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

Unemployment rose to about 4.7% in September 2026, the highest since late 2021, and about 39,000 jobs were lost in the month. The Treasurer says the Middle East conflict is pushing up fuel prices, inflation and interest rates. Households have been changing how they spend as fuel costs rise.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

Australia is home to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to people from many nations. A 2026 report found only three Closing the Gap targets on track, while suicide, adult imprisonment and the number of First Nations children in out-of-home care are getting worse. First Nations children are about 11 times more likely than other children to be in care. Since the Bondi attack, leaders have been working to strengthen social cohesion.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

In the 2021 census about 44% of Australians said they were Christian and about 39% said they had no religion. About 3% were Muslim and about 3% Hindu, with people of other faiths also present. Christianity is the largest faith.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

People in Australia are generally free to worship. After the Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish celebration in December 2025, Parliament passed a law in January 2026 against antisemitism, hate and extremism, with tougher penalties for hate crimes and for religious leaders who urge violence. Some legal experts and civil liberties groups have raised concerns about its effect on free speech, and key parts will be reviewed after two years.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders speak of the harm done by colonial governments, and the removal of First Nations children from their families remains a deep and painful wound. The antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025 brought grief and fear to the Jewish community and to the whole nation.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for Australia. Bring help to families under pressure from rising fuel prices and lost jobs. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to the Prime Minister and all in authority. Provide work and daily bread for every household, and make us faithful stewards. Comfort Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, protect every child, and bring peace between all communities. Awaken hope across the land and let the good news of Jesus be heard in every town. Keep every faith community safe and free to worship without fear. Heal the old and new wounds of this nation, and lead Australia in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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