Sydney Nano, University of Sydney’s Post

Sorry Larry Marshall but this is typical Australian defeatism. 'Building a quantum computer is too big of an ambition. We can't keep up with the other big nations. We should find a niche in the supply chain and be happy to play our small part.' The facts say otherwise. The CSIRO report on Australian quantum technologies that you commissioned gives ample data on Australia's global leadership in this space and our unique advantages. We have the talent, with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems, ARC Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology and Sydney Quantum Academy and our world-leading universities producing hundreds of experts in quantum computing. We have companies like Diraq, QuantX Labs, Quantum Brilliance, Q-CTRL, and many more, building the best quantum tech right here at home and being lauded around the world for how Australia is doing it right. International tech companies like Microsoft and Infleqtion have major research labs here in Australia, not to sell product but to build it. Australia is the place to do quantum. We agree on one thing. We can't put all of our eggs in one basket. An Australian quantum computing industry will require the strength and success of many companies, including our home-grown quantum industry. The National Quantum Strategy sets out a big ambition, now delivered - in part! - by a massive investment in quantum computing manufacturing in Brisbane. Australia needs to follow through with this strategy and support the whole sector. Then we will truly tap into Australia's quantum potential. Ed Husic MP Cathy Foley Department of Industry, Science and Resources Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer Sydney Nano, University of Sydney Professor Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE https://lnkd.in/gyUjf7Mi