Australia’s space industry has enormous potential for jobs, national security and innovation. The Coalition invested over $2 billion, established the Australian Space Agency, and backed world-leading projects like the Square Kilometre Array and lunar rover development. Sadly, Labor has cut key programs like the National Space Mission for Earth Observation, leaving us more dependent on foreign providers. With the global space economy set to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035, Australia must seize this opportunity – not squander it.
