The Department of Industry, Science and Resources will release a discussion paper soon and invite responses to help inform Australia’s National Robotics Strategy. We encourage multiple submissions in response to the paper and Robotics Australia Group will also submit a response on behalf of the robotics industry. We welcome your input into our submission once the discussion paper is released. The general actions that we advocate for:
To establish Australia as a global leader in the supply of trustworthy robotics products and services by 2030.
Growth
- Substantially increase and grow Australian-based high growth robotics companies by addressing funding gaps and supporting export development
- Incentivise collaboration to encourage large companies and government agencies to partner, invest and nurture Australian robotics companies as they scale and develop fit-for-purpose solutions
Talent
- Grow robotics talent base in line with Government targets, by increasing university and TAFE graduates, diversifying pathways into robotics, supporting work placements and expanding community literacy of robotics.
- Collaborate with others to address workforce challenges (skills, talent, attraction and retention)
Cohesion
- Develop clusters to form the building blocks of a sustainable robotics industry by supporting collaboration, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial culture
- Build better linkages with Australia’s strong research base and help bridge the commercialisation gap
Acceptance
- Ensure ethical robotics solutions meet public expectations, improve Australia’s well- being and are consistent with our democratic values.
