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Australia ranks:

#1

In OECD for

Attractiveness to international talent

OECD Indicators of Talent Attractiveness 2019

#1

In the world for

Environmental, social and governance

GECN Group 2021

#1

Installed solar capacity

Australia ranks 1st globally for installed PV solar capacity per capita

International Energy Agency, Trends in Photovoltaic Applications Report 2022

#1

In Asia-Pacific for

Most desirable work destination

Boston Consulting Group 2021

#1

In our region for

Artificial intelligence

Oxford Insights, Government AI Readiness Index 2021

#6

Most attractive renewable market

Australia ranks 6th globally for the attractiveness of its renewable energy investment and deployment opportunities

EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index 2022 (RECAI 60)

#7

In the OECD

Living conditions and quality of life

OECD, Better Life Index 2022

#3

in the world

seizing opportunity from technology

Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, Technological readiness ranking July 2021.

#9

In the world

COVID resilience

Bloomberg, COVID Resilience Ranking March 2022

#9

in the world on market sophistication (credit and investment, trade, competition and market scale)

Global Innovation Index 2021

#1

In the world for

wealthiest nation

median wealth per adult

Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2021

#4

In OECD for

Best performing country during pandemic

Lowy Institute 2021

#5

In the world for

Digital government services

United Nations E-Government Survey 2020

#5

In the world

Environmental quality

OECD Better Life Index 2022

#2

In Asia-Pacific region for

Fintech sector

Findexable Global Fintech Rankings Report 2021

#10

In the world for

Number of peer-reviewed scientific publications and citations

World Economic Forum, Global Competitiveness Report 2019

#1

In OECD for

Attractiveness to highly educated workers

OECD Indicators of Talent Attractiveness 2019

#6

In the world

Best pension plan

Mercer CFA Institute, Global Pension Index 2021

#3

In OECD for

Growth in disposable household income

OECD Statistic, February 2022

#2

In OECD for

Proportion of foreign born citizens (30%)

OECD, International Migration Outlook 2021

#1

In our region for

Environmental quality

OECD Better Life Index 2022

#6

In the world for

Fintech sector

based on companies and business environment

Findexable, Global Fintech Rankings Report 2021

#1

In the world for

growth in government research and development allocation

Global Innovation Index 2021

#2

In the world for

Education

OECD Better Life Index 2022

#6

Globally for scientific and technical articles relative to the size of its economy

Source: World Intellectual Property Organisation Global Innovation Index 2021, based on peer-reviewed articles published relative to economic size

#4

Asia-Pacific

Economic freedom

Heritage Foundation, Index of Economic Freedom 2022

#2

In the world for

Most prepared for health threats

Global Health Security Index 2021

#10

In the world for

Strength of institutions

WIPO Global Innovation Index 2021

#3

in the world

seizing opportunity from technology

Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, Technological readiness ranking July 2021.

#2

Placing in

Robotics 2021

DARPA Subterranean Challenge

#6

In OECD for

Household net wealth

OECD, Better Life Index 2022

#5

In the world for

Filing alternative protein patents

IP Australia 2020

#5

In the world for

Performance handling healthcare crisis

Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index 2021

#9

In OECD for

Most competitive tax regime

in the OECD

Tax Foundation, International Tax Competitiveness Index 2021

#6

In the world for

Entrepreneurship

GEDI, Global Entrepreneurship Index 2019

#6

In our region for

Innovation

Global Innovation Index 2021

#3

In the world for

Universities in top 100

Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, Academic Ranking 2021

#4

In the world

Most attractive digital market

Euromonitor International, Digital Consumer Index 2022

#6

In OECD for

Ability to attract university students

OECD, Indicators of Talent Attractiveness 2019

#4

in the world

most attractive online consumer market

Source: Euromonitor International Digital Consumer Index

#4

In Asia-Pacific region for

Most high-growth companies

with 60 in the top 500

FT Asia-Pacific High Growth Companies 2022

#3

In the world for

Most desirable work destination

Boston Consulting Group 2021

#8

In the world for

Human development worldwide

UNDP Human Development Index 2020

#2

In Asia Oceania for

Happiness

World Happiness Report 2022

#4

In our region

Business environment

Economist Intelligence Unit July 2021

#5

In the world for

Best product market

World Economic Forum, Global Competitiveness Report 2019

#8

In the world for

Strongest Artificial Intelligence sector

Stanford University, Global AI Vibrancy Ranking 2021

#2

In the world for

Seizing opportunity from disruptive forces

Bloomberg Economics, New Economy Drivers and Disruptors Report, 2019

#7

In OECD for

Ability to attract entrepreneurs

OECD, Indicators of Talent Attractiveness 2019

#5

In the world for

E-participation

World Economic Forum, Global Competitiveness Report 2019

Big investment brings big rewards.

Australia is supporting key industry sectors with targeted funding and incentives.

These thriving sectors are seeing strong growth and exports, powered by Australian innovation and international partnerships.

Join Australia’s success.

Transition to net zero

Australia has natural advantages in the race to decarbonise global economies. Find out about opportunities in hydrogen, solar and wind; grids and storage solutions; critical minerals; and the circular economy.

Advanced manufacturing

Australia is investing big in manufacturing, which means outstanding opportunities for business.

Agrifood tech

Australia is a compelling destination to develop, commercialise, scale and source the next generation of agrifood technologies.

Creative technologies

Australia is a creative nation. Deep pools of talent and government support mean sectors like digital games, film and visual effects are thriving.

Defence

Multiple opportunities for niche technology projects and industry partnerships in defence.

Digitech

Australia’s digitech ecosystem is booming. Opportunities for investment include 5G, cyber security, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and fintech.

Health and life sciences

An exceptional health and life sciences industry with innovation at its heart.

Infrastructure

A pipeline of mega projects to meet the demands of a booming economy.

Space

Inviting expert contributions from business and industry to take us beyond the stars.

Tourism and the visitor economy

Australia’s unique visitor experiences creates huge opportunities for innovative businesses.

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