Australia competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from 19 to 26 February.

[1][2] The event marked the debut of the country at the Asian Winter Games, however its athletes were not eligible to win any medals, as the team was classified as guest competitors.

[3][4][5][6] The team consisted mostly of developmental athletes, mixed with some who were expected to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

[7][8] Short track speed skater Deanna Lockett was the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.

[5] Australia's short track speed skating team consists of six athletes, five men and one woman.