Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01518:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01518
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 2483–4384

5  Prescribed programs
 (1) For the purposes of subsection 33(1) of the Act, the following programs are prescribed:
 (a) the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth program (the ACQG program);
 (b) the Critical Technologies Challenge program (the CTC program).
 (2) The CTC program provides funding for grants to undertake research and development into the use of either or both quantum technology and other advanced technologies to solve problems of national significance.
 (3) The ACQG program provides funding for a grant to operate the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth, which is to have the following objectives; and engage in activities consistent with those objectives:
 (a) to contribute to the growth of the Australian quantum industry by fostering and encouraging constitutional trade or commerce in quantum technology;
 (b) to facilitate, and improve coordination of, research and development in the field of quantum technology with a focus on industry-led solutions;
 (c) to increase awareness of, and educate industry and other current or potential users about, the benefits of quantum technology and its applications;
 (d) to promote the ethical and secure adoption and development of quantum technology by:
 (i) addressing any potential risks posed by quantum technology to the security of communications services;
 (ii) collecting and disseminating information about quantum technology;
 (iii) promoting the development and adoption of consistent national ethical or security standards relating to quantum technology;
 (iv) addressing any other ethical or security issues arising from quantum technology that are likely to have significant national or international implications;
 (e) to collaborate and build relationships with international participants in the quantum industry;
 (f) to facilitate the equal participation of women and First Nations Peoples in the quantum industry.