Seven categories of key goods have been identified as being important to Australia's national interest as thoughts turn towards supply chain issues during the pandemic and global conflicts.
The federal government will focus on shoring up the supply of semiconductors, agricultural chemicals, water treatment chemicals, telecommunication equipment, plastics, pharmaceuticals and personal protective equipment to ensure Australia's economic security.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told the AFR business summit on Tuesday the government was working with industries to identify where supply chains were vulnerable and how shortfalls could be mitigated.
