Federal policy

Technology and Innovation

  • Support domestic development of critical technologies (e.g. AI, biotech, quantum).
  • Streamline R&D tax incentives for startups and SMEs.
  • Encourage blockchain and digital economy adoption under national safeguards.
  • Encourage secure domestic innovation and commercialisation in AI, biotechnology, quantum, advanced manufacturing and related fields.
  • Assess data protection and security safeguards for national digital infrastructure and strategic technology systems.

More policies

Digital Rights and Online Freedom

Oppose compulsory Digital ID without parliamentary approval and a public vote, protect against surveillance-state overreach and keep sensitive data under Australian jurisdiction.

Economy, Industry and Small Business

Establish the Department of Government Efficiency, prioritise small business, restart apprenticeship support, advance domestic manufacturing and publish a debt-reduction plan.

Defence and National Resilience

Rebuild the Defence Force with domestic manufacturing and regional bases, work towards a proposed target of at least 3% of GDP and audit foreign ownership near defence sites.

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