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. |
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. |
Agribusiness
Aquaculture capability overview
Australia is well positioned to expand exports of quality seafood because of our clean aquatic environments that support farming a variety of different species.
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.
Meat and livestock capability overview
Australia is the world’s largest meat and livestock exporter and we consistently supply high quality, disease-free meat. |
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. |
Automotive
Automotive aftermarket capability overview
Australia has a strong automotive aftermarket industry, supplying a global and domestic market with accessories and parts.
Automotive capability overview
A small automotive sector by world standards, Australia punches well above its weight in product development and exports. |
Energy and utilities
Energy capability overview
With abundant renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, water and biomass, Australia has a rapidly developing renewable energy industry. |
Biotechnology
Biotechnology capability overview
Australia has a strong tradition in biotechnology research & development, including six Nobel Prizes (four in medicine and two in chemistry). |
Environment
Environment capability overview
Australian companies operate in all areas of the environment industry, including water treatment and wastewater management, solid-waste treatment, air-pollution testing, mining and land remediation. |
Building and construction
Building and construction capability overview
Australian engineering construction services are highly regarded internationally for the construction of heavy industrial, telecommunications and other infrastructure projects.
Infrastructure capability overview
Australia has unique experience in infrastructure because of our geographic conditions and history. |
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.
Fruit, vegetables and nuts capability overview
Australia has a world-class plant breeding program and has improved breeds using conventional and novel plant breeding techniques.
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. |
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. |
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. |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
Chemicals and plastics capability overview
The Australian plastics and chemicals industry produce a wide range of raw materials, inputs, components, parts, finished products, technology and services to international standards that are used by manufacturers and consumers around the world. |
Mining and metals
Mining capability overview
Australia has the third largest minerals sector, by value of production, after the US and South Africa. |
Consumer goods
Consumer products capability overview
Australia’s image, as a country of wide open spaces with outdoor lifestyle and a refreshing approach to life, is reflected in consumer products that are exported worldwide. |
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.
Cotton capability overview
Although in world terms, Australia is a relatively small cotton producer, Australia’s cotton crop has a very high average yield.
Wool capability overview
Australia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of wool with a long history in wool dating back to the early 19th century. Australia produces nearly a third of the world’s raw wool. |
Cosmetics and toiletries
Cosmetics and capability overview
Australian beauty companies are making their mark on the international scene - a remarkable achievement in a world market dominated by global companies. |
Transport and storage
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. |