The Super Falcons who went behind towards the end of the first half, recovered with goals from Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala.
While the Australians scored a stoppage time goal to set off a nervy finish, the Nigerian team held on for a famous win.
The victory means that the Nigerian side now has four points, level with Canada and are in pole position to make the second round.
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