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Strategic Corporate Plan 2026-27
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Director General’s introduction
As the Accountable Authority for IP Australia, I am pleased to present our 2026–27 Strategic Corporate Plan, which covers the periods of 2026–27 to 2029–30, as required under paragraph s35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).
As stewards of Australia’s IP system, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable and accessible services. Our Strategic Corporate Plan acts as a blueprint for our agency’s work. It provides a clear connection from our activities to our overarching purpose: enabling Australians to benefit from great ideas by providing a world-leading intellectual property (IP) system.
Australian businesses need an efficient and effective IP system to support the commercialisation of their inventions, brands, designs and new plant varieties.
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies are changing how ideas are created, used and commercialised, raising new opportunities and challenges for the IP system. We will respond by maintaining strong governance and accountability, ensuring decisions that affect IP rights are overseen by skilled staff, and providing timely advice on IP policy as new technologies emerge.
We will also implement changes arising from the Australia-EU Free Trade agreement, continue work on our First Nations Strategy and strengthen the evidence base on the IP system’s impact on productivity and economic growth.
We will continue to seek innovative ways to support our customers by creating a system that is accessible, responsive and user-friendly. This includes supporting Australian businesses and creators to make informed decisions about their IP by providing clear information, leveraging data and tailoring our education and outreach efforts.
Our Strategic Corporate Plan reflects our commitment to providing a trusted and forward-looking IP system that supports Australian innovation and investment and strengthens economic productivity in line with the government’s productivity agenda.
Margaret Tregurtha
Acting Director General,
IP Australia
