Australia’s semiconductor sector could add $5.3 billion to the economy and support more than 10,000 additional jobs by 2040, but only with deliberate policy and funding to address workforce and infrastructure gaps.
That’s according to Australia’s first semiconductor roadmap, which draws on Deloitte Access Economics modelling that shows the sector stands to triple in size if it matches growth forecast internationally.
The flip side is a $14.7 billion hit to …
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