About the examination
The strategic examination of Australia’s R&D system will help grow our core science and innovation capability.
Australia’s R&D ecosystem is an important element of the government’s plan for a Future Made in Australia. This includes achieving net zero, developing critical technologies and building sovereign capability.
An effective R&D system increases the benefits of science, research and innovation for Australia. It can help secure our long-term prosperity, security and wellbeing.
Future job creation, productivity and prosperity depend on investing in R&D. Businesses investing in Australia can support and scale up great Australian ideas. Strategic examination of Australia’s R&D system can help ensure these investments go further.
The strategic examination found ways to:
- get more value from investment in research across universities, industry and government
- harness and grow business investment in R&D
- leverage our scientific strengths to help address national priorities and foster new industries.
Independent expert panel
An independent expert panel led the strategic examination. The panel’s role was to:
- deliver advice to government, including an action plan
- consult widely across Australia
- engage with the research sector, business and industry
- look at challenges R&D investors face
- identify how science and research can improve Australia’s manufacturing capabilities, support national priorities and build our global competitiveness.
A multi-agency secretariat supported this work. It included officials from our department and the Department of Education.
