Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Distribution, Payable on January 10, 2019

abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (Fund) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's principal investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities of Australian companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ASX). Its secondary objective is current income, which is expected to be derived primarily from dividends and interest on Australian corporate and governmental securities. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, consisting of common stock, preferred stock and convertible stock, of Australian Companies. It invests in various sectors, such as financials, materials, healthcare, utilities, energy, real estate, consumer discretionary, Communication Services and consumer staples. The Fund’s investment manager is abrdn Asia Limited.