Quantum technology has the potential to dramatically improve computing power, communications and sensing. It could revolutionise the way we live, work and interact with the world around us.
Quantum technology could unlock improvements in:
The Australian Government has identified quantum as a critical technology in the national interest.
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[The camera shows Doctor Cathy Foley. She is speaking to the camera. Her full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Dr. Cathy Foley [CSIRO]
Doctor Cathy Foley: This is the second Quantum Revolution and Australia is right in the forefront.
[The camera changes to show Professor Chris Ferrie. He is speaking to the camera. His full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Prof. Chris Ferrie [University of Technology Sydney]
Professor Chris Ferrie: Young people will define the field in ways that we can't imagine today.
[The camera changes to show Doctor Jo Hawkins. She is speaking to the camera. Her full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Dr. Jo Hawkins [University of Western Australia]
Doctor Jo Hawkins: Quantum is a truly disruptive technology. It’s exciting, you never know what's going to come next. Um, yeah, it feels like being on the edge of a wave.
[The camera changes to show Ruby Forde. She is speaking to the camera. Her full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Ruby Forde [PsiQuantum]
Ruby Forde: At the end of the day, it's the challenges that we’ll be able to solve that we can't do with classical computing.
[The camera changes to show Sebastien Lecornu. He is speaking to the camera. His full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Sebastien Lecornu [Q-CTRL]
Sebastien Lecornu: The opportunity to, kind of change, really, the dynamics of how we, we make decisions and almost, live, is really, really exciting.
[The camera changes to show Professor Chris Vale. He is speaking to the camera. His full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Prof. Chris Vale [CSIRO]
Professor Chris Vale: Now we're at a point where we're seeing these interesting features translate into devices and technologies that could really help shape humanity and make it a better and more equitable society for everyone.
[The camera changes to show Professor Michele Simmons. She is speaking to the camera. Her full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Prof. Michelle Simmons [Silicon Quantum Computing]
Professor Michele Simmons: This is just a fantastic career choice for young females and young men to get into because you're really doing something that's never been done before. And what you develop is going to be useful for the future.
[The camera changes to show Naomi Dooley. She is speaking to the camera. Her full name, and occupation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Naomi Dooley [Student, University of Queensland]
Naomi Dooley: There's so much new technology, so many new opportunities that have never been afforded to anyone in the past. And we have the opportunity to be a part of that. And I think that's really inspiring and something we should all look forward to.
[The camera changes to show Petra Andren. She is speaking to the camera. Her full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Petra Andren [Quantum Australia]
Petra Andren: I think everyone can play a role because it's so important to have diverse thinking, diverse approaches in this industry so that we can develop it. So that it can serve all of us, everyone.
[The camera changes to show Stefanie Tardo. She is speaking to the camera. Her full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Stefanie Tardo [Diraq]
Stefanie Tardo: As long as you've got the passion and you're willing to upskill and willing to learn, then you will absolutely be successful.
[The camera changes to show Professor Andrew Dzurak. He is speaking to the camera. His full name, and organisation name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:
Prof. Andrew Dzurak [Diraq]
Professor Andrew Dzurak: If you're taking a job in quantum in Australia, you are working with the best and in the leadership team, so, get into it.
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This URL appears at the bottom left: industry.gov.au/quantum.]
Narrator: Find out more at industry dot com dot AU forward slash quantum.
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The National Quantum Strategy will help grow Australia’s quantum industry and ensure it achieves its economic and social potential. Australia’s former Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, led the strategy development.
The Australian Government is implementing the National Quantum Strategy through a range of programs, projects and activities.
The quantum projects in Australia can receive funding, investment and support from our department and across government through a range of programs.
Students, researchers and the university sector can get funding and support through local and international programs.
International collaboration advances Australia’s capability and builds a strong global quantum ecosystem. We are forming international partnerships with like-minded countries to:
