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.
Key highlights include:
- Commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing the countries 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
- Government has committed A$96.5 billion towards nation building projects in the Infrastructure Investment Program, over the 10-years from 2024-25.
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
Energy, climate change and environmental strategies
- Net Zero Plan (in development)
- 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 2023 (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
Support for business
- See incentives grants funding page
- Business support services
- 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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