Google has announced the Australia Connect initiative to further the reach, reliability, and resilience of digital connectivity in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. This investment will deliver new subsea cable systems and build on the Pacific Connect initiative. The Bosun subsea cable will connect Darwin, Australia to Christmas Island, which has onward connectivity to Singapore. A new interlink cable will connect Melbourne, Perth, and Christmas Island. In Melbourne, the interlink cable will connect to the Honomoana cable system, creating a new interconnection point for services from the U.S. to Asia. Once operational, Bosun and the interlink cable will deliver new digital pathways for Australia, enhancing the reliability and resilience of the Internet. Google is also working with partners like Vocus to deliver terrestrial fiber pairs that connect Darwin to the Sunshine Coast, connecting Bosun with the Tabua subsea cable system. The Australia Connect initiative involves Google and several key partners, including NEXTDC, SUBCO, Vocus, and state and local governments. Google is deeply committed to building a strong digital future for all Australians. This initiative builds on the 2021 Digital Future Initiative, a $1 billion AU$, five-year initiative focused on infrastructure, partnerships, and research. Analysys Mason estimates Google’s previous cable deployments will lead to a cumulative GDP increase of $98.5 billion AU$ and support 68,000 additional jobs by 2027.