Advanced manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing capability overview
Australia's advanced manufacturing industry has established an international reputation for its strengths in design, quality, safety, reliability, sophisticated IP protection, customer service, innovative systems, and world class R&D capabilities.

Aerospace and defence
Defence capability overview
Australian companies have the ability to develop products and services that are adaptable, scaleable and suitable for a wide range of operational environments.

Agribusiness
Cut flowers capability overview
Australia has at least 10 geographic regions which are perfectly suited to producing a unique range of traditional and exotic native flowers and foliage.

Horticulture capability overview
Horticulture in Australia is a $6.4 billion industry. It is the fastest growing industry in agriculture with more than 17,273 enterprises.

Livestock capability overview
With its huge land mass, technical expertise and stringent quality controls, Australia is internationally recognised as a trusted producer of high quality livestock.

Automotive
Automotive capability overview
A small automotive sector by world standards, Australia punches well above its weight in product development and exports.

Biotechnology, health and wellbeing
Biotechnology capability overview
Australia has a strong tradition in biotechnology research and development, including six Nobel Prizes (four in medicine and two in chemistry).

Natural healthcare capability overview
The Australian health and medical industry is globally recognised for its innovation, diversity, leading technology, skills, research and development, and robust health system.

Building and construction
Building and construction capability overview
Australia’s building and engineering services are highly regarded internationally and have undertaken many high-profile construction and infrastructure projects across the globe.

Business and finance
Business and professional services capability overview
The professional service sector is an important contributor to the Australian economy both in terms of employment and productivity improvement.

Franchising capability overview
Franchising is a vibrant and growing sector of the Australian business community.

Chemicals, plastics and rubber
Chemicals, plastics and rubber capability overview
Australia’s chemicals, plastics and rubber industries produce a wide range of essential materials, components, finished products and technology that are used by manufacturers and consumers across the globe.

Consumer goods
Cosmetics capability overview
Australian beauty companies are making their mark on the international scene – a remarkable achievement in a world market dominated by global companies.

Jewellery capability overview
Australia has some of the oldest rock formations on the planet and over the years, the earth’s natural processes have created a vast range of precious gems and minerals that make Australia unique.

Culture, media and entertainment
Arts, culture and entertainment capability overview
Australia has a vibrant arts, culture and entertainment community. Australians have made their mark internationally in many areas including film, music, the performing arts, crafts and publishing.

Education and training
Education and training capability overview
Australia has the largest proportion of international tertiary students per head of university student population of any of the major providers of international education in the world.

Energy and utilities
Renewable energy capability overview
With abundant renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, water and biomass, Australia has a rapidly developing renewable energy industry.

Environment
Environment capability overview
Australia has established an international reputation for excellence in the environment industry, in particular for research and development, the commercialisation of innovative technologies and skilled environmental services.

Food and Beverage
Dairy capability overview
The Australian dairy industry is a world-class producer of milk and dairy products. Australia ranks third in the world as a dairy products exporter, after New Zealand and the European Union.

Food and beverage capability overview
Australian processed food and beverage products are recognised worldwide for their variety and healthy image.

Meat capability overview
Australia’s huge land mass, combined with sophisticated herd management practices and stringent quality control standards make it perfectly equipped to produce and export safe, top quality meat products.

Organic products capability overview
Organic food production in Australia covers a diverse range of industries, including grains and pulses, horticulture, viticulture, beef, pork, poultry, dairy, honey, edible oils and an increasing range of processed food and consumer products.

Seafood capability overview
Australia has an international reputation as a reliable supplier of seafood and aquaculture products, renowned for their freshness and quality.

Wine capability overview
There is increasing international demand for Australian wines because of their quality, price, consistency and reliability.

Information and communications technology
Information and communications technology capability overview
Australia is one of the world's most IT savvy nations. Known as early adopters of technology, the use of IT-enabling technologies is high throughout the entire Australian economy.

Mining and metals
Metals and mining capability overview
Australian miners and their equipment, technology and services have made Australia the world's largest exporter of alumina, black coal, iron ore, bauxite, lead and mineral sands.

Textile, clothing and footwear
Clothing and fashion capability overview
Australian designers are making in-roads in the world's fashion centre with world class, cost-competitive designs.

Transport and storage
Railways capability overview
Australia’s vast terrain, crowded cities, widely scattered communities and diverse climatic conditions have led to the creation of one of the most modern and sophisticated railway networks in the world.

Shipbuilding (commercial) capability overview
Australian shipbuilders have an impressive record of efficiency and innovation and Australian-made ferries, super yachts, patrol boats, fishing boats, recreational vessels and marine equipment are used worldwide.

Shipbuilding (recreational) capability overview
Australia has a growing international reputation for quality and workmanship in of a range of recreational marine vessels, from dinghies to luxury motor yachts and cruisers.