Quantum software alliance forms to keep Australia ahead
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Mar 03, 2026 • 1:01 pm
More than 100 quantum software experts have formed the Australian Quantum Software Network (AQSN) to keep Australia at the forefront of the emerging industry, as Industry and Science minister Ed Husic pledges government support.
This is a rare opportunity to lead the operations and strategic delivery of a nationally recognised quantum computing research training centre (FLiQC), working alongside leading academics, researchers, industry partners, and government stakeholders
Dr Harini Hapuarachchi brings expertise in theoretical and computational approaches to emerging quantum sensing technologies, including diamond-based quantum sensors and Rydberg atom-based receivers
Lead one of CSIRO’s most diverse and strategically critical portfolios spanning technology, national research infrastructure, scientific collections and space and astronomy
