DNAboost - which allows scientists to unravel mixed and previously unusable genetic samples - was hailed for its crime-fighting potential by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2006.
Experts believe the powerful software will identify up to 6,000 extra suspects annually, and could also help in cases such as that of missing UK girl Madeleine McCann - where forensic evidence appears to have been difficult to analyse. Currently Australian police send difficult DNA analysis to the UK.
An Australian Federal Police forensic officer said "We work closely with the UK forensic teams. We exchange information regulary. We also send officers for training in the UK and the new DNA technology if approved for use here will help us significantly."
However, despite impressive results from pilot schemes in the UK police have been banned from using the tool for more than 12 months.
