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Australia releases its first National Quantum Strategy

May 3, 2023

Australia's government publishes its first National Quantum Strategy, a long-term plan built on five priorities: research and commercialization, infrastructure and materials, a skilled workforce, national interests, and a trusted, ethical ecosystem.

Why it matters

It gives a country with a long record in silicon and photonic qubit research a national plan for turning that research into an industry.

Australian Government

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Sources (2)

CSIRO Expert Commentary: Australia’s quantum revolution
Primary sourceMay 4, 2023

“The Australian Government has released the new National Quantum Strategy, which aims to support a thriving quantum industry in Australia, placing us at the forefront of global technological innovation. CSIRO and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre have significant expertise in quantum technology and contributed to the National Quantum Strategy.”
The Quantum Insider Australia Announces National Quantum Strategy
Independent coverageMay 3, 2023

“The Australian Government released the country’s first National Quantum Strategy that sets a long-term vision for Australia to take advantage of the opportunities in quantum, according to a statement from the Department of Industry, Science and Resorces.”

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Australia releases its first National Quantum Strategy

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