Australia and New Zealand will add another chapter to their legendary Sevens rivalry in the Perth quarter-finals after Tim Walsh's side cruised to victory over Canada.
The 31-14 win was reflective of their dominance despite the suspension of both Levi sisters.
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Madison Ashby got a double as they returned to form following last night's defeat to Great Britain.
"We want to beat New Zealand but the beauty of Sevens is that anything can happen in those games," Ashby said after the win.
"We knew it was going to be hot out there so all we have to do is the basics and play upbeat, tempo footy because our team thrives in the hear
The injection of Sharni Smale provided dividends as she came away with the early turnover, setting up an early Australian attack.
This paved the way for Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea to stroll over the line for the opener.
Ashby extended the advantage as Charlotte Caslick caught the Canadians napping for their second.
Asia Hogan-Rochester got Canadia on the board late but Caslick and Ashby again combined to restore the lead, with Ashby getting her second.
Bienne Terita continued her red-hot tournament, beating multiple defenders to run 70 metres to score a great solo try to start the half.
Chloe Daniels answered back for Canada but it was all Australia as Sariah Paki sealed the win with a try just before the siren.
The Aussies will be boosted by the return of Maddison Levi, serving her three game suspension for a red card against France in the Cape Town Final.
They will face the Black Ferns in a rematch of the Dubai Final, who took care of the USA 24-7
