Australia has revealed its blockchain strategy and development roadmap, and are aiming to increase government funding towards advancing Australia’s blockchain industry, according to a press release titled “Advancing Australia’s Blockchain Industry.”
Per the press release, Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology, Karen Andrews, and the Minister for Trade, Tourism, and Investment (Austrade), Simon Birmingham, announced the development of a blockchain roadmap along with $100,000 AUD of funding from the Morrison Government.
Australia’s Blockchain Roadmap
Detailed in the press release, Australia’s blockchain roadmap will focus on a number of policy-making areas including regulation, skills and capacity building, innovation, investment, and international competitiveness and collaboration.
According to Andrews, this roadmap will set Australia on the right path to seizing the opportunities presented by blockchain technology.
“The national strategy puts us on the front foot in exploring how government and industry can enhance the long-term development of blockchain and its uses.”
Adding to this, she said the Australian government will be working closely with blockchain and technology experts to develop a sound strategy while also collaborating with CSIRO’s Data61 to incorporate findings from their upcoming future scenarios report on blockchain.
Australia Prepares for Upcoming Consensus Conference in New York
Apart from providing details on the blockchain roadmap, Andrews mentioned that the $100,000 in funding will go towards helping Australian blockchain and technology companies attend the upcoming Consensus event in May.
She stated that attending this event will demonstrate the Morrison Government’s commitment to boosting Australia’s blockchain sector.
Birmingham agreed with Andrews, stating:
“It is vital Australia and our tech companies stay ahead of the game in one of the world’s fastest growing technology sectors. Austrade’s upcoming mission will connect Australian blockchain companies and start-ups with investors and customers with a view to expanding their businesses globally.”
The Consensus event in New York is the leading global blockchain event and presents significant opportunities for those in attendance as tech companies have a chance to showcase their products on the world stage.
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