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Key Industry Sectors

Biotechnology

World-class research and industry innovation are the hallmarks of biotechnology in Australia's national capital. Canberra's biotechnology industry is recognised globally for its intellectual asset base, research capability, knowledge generation capacity and its global connectedness. > More

Building and Construction

The ACT has a diverse and highly capable building and construction sector with approximately 14,000 people employed in the industry. > More

Creative and Cultural Industries

Canberra has a concentration of creative talent and expertise spanning different creative mediums, media, technology and applications. Canberra also has a creative industries infrastructure that is second-to-none in Australia. > More

Defence and Security

Defence and security are among Canberra's largest industry sectors. It comprises the Department of Defence and various national security agencies - plus private businesses that provide products and services to these agencies - and a number of other defence related institutions. > More

Education and Training

Canberra has long recognised that education is not only vital for the development of knowledge based industries, but is an important export industry in its own right. Australia is considered an attractive destination for international students. > More

Environmental Industries

Environmental management and related services are rapidly expanding activities in Canberra and throughout Australia. Canberra's capabilities are derived from the presence of key national research institutions and a growing number of private firms specialising in environmental management and service delivery. > More

Information and Communications Technology

The Canberra Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector is a competitive strength of the ACT economy, providing ICT services and expertise as well as enabling technology for the rest of Canberra's knowledge-based economy. > More

Public Administration

Canberra is Australia's national capital and the seat of Federal Government. It is also home of the administrative arm of the Australian Government, the Australian Public Service, which is widely recognised as one of the most innovative and efficient government administrations in the world. >More

Retail

Canberra is a significant retail hub for a broad regional area. It services not only its direct population of 353,000, but another 200,000 people in the regional retailing catchment. > More