Wagga one of only eleven cities to hold a National Robotics Strategy workshop

This week the Albanese Government launched a discussion paper on the development of a new National Robotics Strategy to look at the opportunities and challenges for Australian industries adopting robotics and automation.

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic said the paper will help shape the responsible use of robotics in Australia.

"Automation technologies, including robotics, provide an opportunity to add between $170 billion to $600 billion per year to Australia's GDP by 2030," he said.

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"It's also good for jobs, with research showing countries that have invested more in robotics have experienced higher levels of employment growth.

"Responses to the discussion paper will help to identify priority areas for the future of Australian robotics and automation technologies, including existing strengths and gaps to be addressed."

The in-person National Robotics Strategy workshops will be held nationwide in April and May, kicking off in Wagga on April 27 - one of only three regional cities included alongside Geelong and Mackay.

More information on the workshop and the national robotics strategy can be found here.

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