Australian Government strategies

The Australian Government is dedicated to securing the nation’s economic prosperity, sustainability, and global standing. Its strategies are designed to strengthen key industries, foster innovation, and ensure a resilient and competitive economy for the future.

From enhancing trade and investment opportunities to promoting sustainable practices and building critical infrastructure, these strategies provide a national framework that supports businesses in navigating and succeeding in a dynamic global environment.

Strategic focus areas

• Commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing the country's leadership in climate action
• Investing A$22.7 billion over the next decade to build Future Made in Australia
• Australia welcomes foreign investment, and like other countries, reviews proposals to ensure they are in the national interest
• The Australian Government has committed A$120 billion towards nation building projects in the Infrastructure Investment Program, over the 10-years from 2025-26.

Explore the range of initiatives and programs that are shaping Australia and discover the opportunities they create for your business.

Economic development strategies

• Net Zero Plan (in development)
• National Energy Performance Strategy
• National Energy Transformation Partnership ₍₂₀₂₂₎
• Data and Digital Government Strategy ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• Future Made in Australia – National Interest Framework ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• Australia's National Science Statement ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• Medical Science Co-investment Plan ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• Australia’s RNA Blueprint ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• National Robotics Strategy ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• National Battery Strategy ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• Critical Minerals Strategy _{(2023 – 2030)}
• National Quantum Strategy ₍₂₀₂₃₎
• Critical Technologies Statement ₍₂₀₂₃₎
• National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy ₍₂₀₂₃₎

Foreign investment framework

• Australia’s foreign investment framework and policy ₍₂₀₂₄₎

Energy, climate change and environmental strategies

• Net Zero Plan (in development)
• Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) ₍₂₀₂₃₎
• National Energy Performance Strategy
• National Energy Transformation Partnership 2022
• Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy ₍₂₀₂₄₎
• The National Electric Vehicle Strategy ₍₂₀₂₃₎
• National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy _(2021-2025)
• National Waste Policy Action Plan to 2030 ₍₂₀₂₂₎

Infrastructure and transport strategies

• Australian Infrastructure Plan ₍₂₀₂₁₎
• National Freight Supply Chain Strategy
• Infrastructure Investment Program
• A New Strategy for the Australian General Aviation Sector ₍₂₀₂₀₎

Skills

• National Skills Agreement ₍₂₀₂₄₎

Support for business

• See incentives, grants and programs page
• Investing in a future made in Australia _(2024-25)
  • Net zero transformation stream
  • Economic resilience and security stream

International engagement

• Free Trade Agreements (FTA’s)
• Global Resources Strategy
• Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
• Digital Trade Strategy ₍₂₀₂₂₎

For updates, refer to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

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