The Australian government is asking for ideas to help develop a national Digital Economy Strategy. It will help the government to identify the key issues, challenges and opportunities, and to develop a way forward.

This discussion paper considers the broader digital economy, followed by three broad themes:

• enabling and supporting the digital economy (through digital infrastructure, standards and regulation, and trust, confidence, and security)

• building on areas of competitive strength to drive productivity and raise digital business capability

• empowering all Australians through digital skills and inclusion

Submissions on this consultation paper can be made until 30 November 2017.