Robotics and automation have the potential to generate enormous social, economic and environmental benefits for Australia.
Investing in robotics and automation can:
- help address national challenges
- revitalise Australian industries and manufacturing
- provide safe and fulfilling jobs for Australian workers.
We are seeking input on a future vision for Australia’s robotics sector.
Your feedback on the National Robotics Strategy discussion paper will help support the responsible production and adoption of robotics and automation technologies.
Read the discussion paper and have your say on the consultation hub.
You can also have your say at one of our national workshops (see below).
Consultation closes 7 May 2023.
National workshops
We are hosting a series of in-person and online workshops to inform the development of the National Robotics Strategy.
Stakeholders and the wider community are invited to share their views.
In-person workshops
The in-person National Robotics Strategy workshops will be held nationwide in April and May 2023. These workshops will focus on stakeholders’ experiences and the vision for robotics and automation in Australia.
- Wagga Wagga, NSW – Thursday 27 April, 11 am to 12:30 pm
- Canberra, ACT – Friday 28 April, 10 am to 11:30 am
- Perth, WA – Monday 1 May, 9:30 am to 11 am
- Hobart, TAS – Monday 1 May, 10am to 11:30am
- Melbourne, VIC – Tuesday 2 May, 10 am to 11:30 am [Full]
- Melbourne, VIC – Tuesday 2 May, 1pm – 2:30pm
- Adelaide, SA – Tuesday 2 May, 9:30 am to 11 am
- Geelong, VIC – Wednesday 3 May, 10 am to 11:30 am
- Darwin, NT – Wednesday 3 May, 9:30 am to 11 am
- Brisbane, QLD – Thursday 4 May, 10 am to 11:30 am [Full]
- Brisbane, QLD – Thursday 4 May, 2pm – 3:30pm
- Sydney, NSW – Thursday 4 May, 10 am to 11:30 am
- Mackay, QLD – Friday 5 May, 9:30 am to 11 am
Register your interest for an in-person workshop.
Sector-specific online workshops
We will be hosting a series of online workshops. These workshops will explore robotics and automation in various sectors in depth, focused on stakeholders’ experiences and the vision for robotics and automation in Australia.
- Manufacturing and construction: Monday 17 April, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
- Mining, resources, transport and logistics: Tuesday 18 April, 10 am to 11:30 am
- Defence, space and aerospace: Tuesday 18 April, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
- Agriculture and blue economy: Wednesday 19 April, 10 am to 11:30 am
- Environment and emergency management: Wednesday 19 April, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
- Science, healthcare, medical and services (for example, education and hospitality): Thursday 20 April, 2 pm to 3:30 pm