The 2022 critical technologies list will build on the former administration’s list of 63 technologies across seven categories.
The federal government is asking Australian’s to identify critical technologies that will be important for the economy and national security over the next decade.
The 63 critical technologies that the previous administration listed in November will be examined and enhanced by the current administration.
Businesses and researchers have six weeks to suggest the technologies that are important to Australia’s interests today or that may become important in the future.
The List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest has been updated, and Ed Husic, the Industry and Science Minister, wants Australia to be at the forefront of change, create jobs, and enhance its reputation as a safe place to invest.
“A consultation would be run over the next six weeks to review the list of technologies.” says Husic
The list, created as part of a “blueprint” designed to safeguard and promote the development and usage of certain technologies in response to “geostatic intensifying competition” Some of these include:
- Advanced materials and manufacturing
- Artificial intelligence
- Computing and communications
- Biotechnology
- Gene technology and vaccines
- Energy and environment
- Quantum
- Sensing
- Timing and navigation
- Transport
- Robotics and space
Heavy industry, mining and medical research are also affected sectors within the critical technologies list as part of a goal to reach 1.2 million technology jobs by 2030.
With new technologies emerging every day, it’s important for the government to stay ahead of the curve. The lists review is a critical step in the right direction for Australia’s national interest and digital future.
The closing date for public consultation is set for September 30, 2022.
