Overview
We want your views to inform a National Robotics Strategy. The Australian Government is developing this strategy to promote the responsible production and adoption of robotics and automation technologies.
As enabling capabilities across industries, there is immense potential for Australian industries throughout the economy to benefit from these technologies to:
address national challenges
revitalise Australian industries and manufacturing
provide safe and fulfilling jobs for Australian workers.
The government will use the strategy to:
set out a vision for the robotics sector in Australia including the value of the domestic market for robotics and automation, and the contribution of these enabling capabilities to the economy
address challenges across the national robotics and automation ecosystem, including challenges regarding growth, talent, collaboration, cohesion, workforce impacts, public trust and approval
articulate the potential role of robotics and automation in the government’s agendas for the economy, revitalising manufacturing, jobs and skills.
While recognising the tremendous opportunities from the production and adoption of robotics and automation, the government is aware of concerns in the community regarding the potential impact that increased adoption of robotics may have on people and on jobs in certain sectors. A key focus of this discussion paper is to explore these views so that we can work to address these concerns and best support Australian workers and communities and create job opportunities. We welcome views on how we can collectively address these challenges.
Your response to this discussion paper will help to:
determine areas of focus for the strategy
highlight areas of comparative advantage and opportunities for further growth within the Australian robotics and automation ecosystem
identify the benefits of adopting robotics and automation solutions throughout the economy, highlighting those sectors which stand to benefit the most
identify barriers to greater production and adoption of robotics, including any gaps in existing initiatives
understand future workforce requirements, including our existing strengths and any gaps that need to be addressed
identify challenges around adoption, public trust and approval of robotics and automation
explore measures to ensure safe production and adoption of robotics throughout the economy
identify settings supporting ethical and responsible use of robotics and automation technologies, and other human factors that support the use of these technologies
inform engagement with communities across Australia.
Discussion Paper
National Robotics Strategy Workshops
We are holding in-person and online workshops in April and May. Learn more and register your interest.