Australia predictions for 2023

Read 18 predictions about Australia in 2023, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for Australia in 2023

International relations predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

Politics predictions for Australia in 2023

Politics related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

Government predictions for Australia in 2023

Government related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • The hypersonic hydrogen-powered jet aiming to cut flights from Europe to Australia to just 4 hours.Link

Economy predictions for Australia in 2023

Economy related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • Over 886,000 new jobs are available across Australia, a 7.1% increase from 2018. Likelihood: 60%1
  • The Australian advertising sector is now worth AU$23 billion, up from AU$15.8 billion in 2018. Likelihood: 70%1
  • Internet advertising has grown to 57.7% of the Australian advertising market, compared to 46.2% in 2018. Likelihood: 70%1
  • The Australian grocery market reaches AU$155.24 billion in sales this year, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9% since 2018. Likelihood: 60%1
  • The Australian information and communication technology (ICT) sector requires 200,000 workers to maintain its position as an international leader in the ICT field. Likelihood: 50%1
  • Improved employment opportunities to drive Australian meat market through 2023, says GlobalData.Link

Technology predictions for Australia in 2023

Technology related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • The hypersonic hydrogen-powered jet aiming to cut flights from Europe to Australia to just 4 hours.Link
  • Solar research funding to drive costs lower.Link

Culture predictions for Australia in 2023

Culture related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • Decades of history could be 'erased from Australia's memory' as tape machines disappear, archivists warn.Link

Defense predictions for in 2023

Defense related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • The Royal Australian Air Force has received the first of six maritime surveillance drones from the United States. In total, the drones will cost the Air Force AU$1.4 billion. Likelihood: 90%1

Infrastructure predictions for Australia in 2023

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • The Sun Cable project, a network of high-voltage sub-sea cables that would snake 3,800 kilometers through the Indonesian archipelago to Singapore, begins construction to power the Northern Territory. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • The 10-gigawatt facility Desert Bloom Hydrogen begins commercial production of green hydrogen. Likelihood: 70 percent1
  • To keep up with a changing market and climate, mining companies across Australia are phasing out diesel machinery in underground mines. Likelihood: 40%1
  • The federal government's IT infrastructure has been entirely modernised this year to keep records secure and reduce the risk of cybersecurity threats. Likelihood: 60%1
  • BDO unveils three trends for Australia's mining industry.Link

Environment predictions for Australia in 2023

Environment related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • Petroleum-based, single-use plastics used for most takeaway containers and plastic bags are now banned. Likelihood: 70%1

Science predictions for Australia in 2023

Science related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

  • Queensland rocket company Gilmour Space starts launching satellites. Likelihood: 60 percent1

Health predictions for Australia in 2023

Health related predictions to impact Australia in 2023 include:

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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