Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation

A plan for Australia to thrive in the global innovation race

Issue date:

2017

Publisher:

Innovation and Science Australia

Publication summary:

The benefits of innovation are all around us, it’s in the quality of life that Australians enjoy and the meaningful work we undertake. This is why innovation continues to be critical for Australia’s future. Released in 2017, Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation plans for the sort of society and economy that all Australians can aspire to by 2030.

The Plan makes 30 recommendations that underpin five strategic policy imperatives:

Education: respond to the changing nature of work by equipping all Australians with skills relevant to 2030
Industry: ensure Australia’s ongoing prosperity by stimulating high-growth firms and raising productivity
Government: become a catalyst for innovation and be recognised as a global leader in innovative service delivery
Research and development (R&D): improve R&D effectiveness by increasing translation and commercialisation of research
Culture and ambition: enhance the national culture of innovation by launching ambitious National Missions

Chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), Bill Ferris AC talks about the importance of ISA's 2030 Plan for Australia's innovation future and the vision underpinning the Plan.

Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation stakeholder consultation

ISA consulted with stakeholders across the Australian innovation, science and research system throughout 2017 and received 130 public submissions. The consultation and submissions helped inform and shape the plan. Read the stakeholder consultation report [PDF 1.8MB]. If you are having difficult accessing this document, please contact the Office of Innovation and Science Australia.