University of Technology Sydney: UTS researchers help shape Australia’s global leadership in quantum standardisation

Researchers from the UTS Centre for Quantum Software and Information have authored a new report on the quantum industry.

A new report on the quantum industry and the global landscape of quantum standards development has been released by Standards Australia alongside the draft of a new national quantum standard, illustrating Australia’s growing leadership in quantum standardisation.

The report, Quantum Technologies and Standardisation Globally and in Australia, was co-authored by Associate Professor Nathan Langford and Associate Professor Simon Devitt from the Centre for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

2025 marks UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The report, released on World Quantum Day, provides critical guidance to help define and develop quantum technologies across industries.

CEO of Standards Australia, Rod Balding, said the draft standard AS 5405 and accompanying report are aligned with Australia’s National Quantum Strategy, and demonstrate the country’s growing influence in the global quantum ecosystem.

“The evolution of quantum technologies is significantly reshaping global industries and economies,” Mr Balding said. “Standardisation is essential to ensure quantum technologies are applied safely and effectively across sectors.

“Standards Australia is proud to be playing a key role to help ensure quantum technologies develop safely. We’d also like to acknowledge Nathan Langford’s and Simon Devitt’s valuable contributions.”

Associate Professor Langford said the report explores two major areas of quantum policy, first analysing how Australia’s quantum science and technology funding and strategy landscape compare with other global leaders, and considering how standards development can be implemented and utilised to ensure it supports continued growth in the quantum industry.