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The PM hailed how Covid had accelerated the digital economy, the demand for skilled workers and closer collaboration between business and researchers.

'When Covid hit, the digital economy went boom,' Mr Morrison said. 'Adaptation and innovation was immediate.

'Australia jumped five years ahead in digital adoption in almost the blink of an eye.

'In Australia, we estimate that increased digitalisation could add some $90 billion to our economy - as well as create some 250,000 jobs in the near future.'

SCOMO talking up the Economy ahead of the election