#4
for talent attractiveness
Australia ranks 4th in the OECD for our capacity to attract and retain highly educated workers
Green economy ambitions
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Why Australia
#5
for technological readiness
Australia ranks 5th in our region for seizing opportunity from technology
$1 trillion
two-way trade
Two-way trade in goods and services was worth A$1 trillion in 2021-22
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2023, Trade time series data
Australia: A leading investment destination
Australia has many advantages that make it a leading destination for investment, including a resilient economy, dynamic industries, a skilled workforce, solid business and regulatory frameworks, and strong trade and investment ties with the world. Productive foreign direct investment is vital to Australia, powering our economic growth, providing jobs for Australians and bringing new capabilities to the country.
Showcasing Australia
Meet the businesses and explore sectors thriving in Australia
For 40 years, Cochlear has been the global leader for implantable hearing solutions. We’re a proudly Australian company, but we’ve succeeded by bringing together exceptional people from all parts of the world.
Australia is a fantastic place to live and has a blossoming tech community. So we can attract the best people from around the world – the people who will bring our life-changing technology to more people in more places.
Australia is a fantastic place to live and has a blossoming tech community. So we can attract the best people from around the world – the people who will bring our life-changing technology to more people in more places.
Alison Deans, Chair,
Cochlear Limited
We had good government support to gain our Australian Financial Services licence very early on. We are now one of the fastest-growing fintech unicorns in Australia.
Australia has been a good sandbox for many businesses that are trying to expand internationally. Since we started in 2015, the fintech community here has grown a lot and the resources the government provides are useful.
In terms of culture, Australia is very diverse and geographically it is in the same time zone as Asia, which was one of the first markets we expanded into.
Australia has been a good sandbox for many businesses that are trying to expand internationally. Since we started in 2015, the fintech community here has grown a lot and the resources the government provides are useful.
In terms of culture, Australia is very diverse and geographically it is in the same time zone as Asia, which was one of the first markets we expanded into.
Lucy Liu, President and Co-founder,
Airwallex
Australia is a fantastic place for science and all STEM activities. To anyone considering relocating in Australia, I would say that this is a wonderful opportunity!
Baroness Susan Greenfield, CBE, research scientist and CEO,
Neuro-Bio
Australia is undoubtedly a great place to live, and it’s also a great place to start and scale a company.
The Aussie tech scene is thriving. I have a sense that we’re just getting started.
The Aussie tech scene is thriving. I have a sense that we’re just getting started.
Cliff Obrecht, COO and Co-founder,
Canva
Australia has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. People have come from all over the world to join our unique quantum computing initiatives.
Professor Michelle Simmons, CEO,
Silicon Quantum Computing and Director of the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology at the University of New South Wales
Australia's famous lifestyle is increasingly matched in professional standings by our thriving, globally respected tech sectors – including cyber security.
Michelle Price, Partner at EY,
former CEO of AustCyber