Statement on Defence Trade Controls reform
The Tech Council of Australia welcomes the amendments made by the Government to the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023. We have always supported the strategic intent of this legislation to drive forward the AUKUS partnership by creating an export-licence free environment between Australia, the US and the UK. This is important to the future […]
Tech Council launches Virtual Work Experience program
Opening pathways to tech jobs for more young Australians 22 February 2024, Sydney – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) was joined by the Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Social Services and the Hon. Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, today to launch a national virtual work experience program for tech jobs that will […]
Media Alert – Tech Council of Australia Welcomes the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Final Report
Canberra, 13 February – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) welcomes today’s release of the Pathway to Diversity in STEM final report as an important step forward in supporting greater diversity and inclusion in the STEM workforce. TCA Acting CEO Ryan Black congratulates Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic on commissioning this important review […]
Media Alert – Kate Pounder to Step Down as CEO of Tech Council of Australia
CANBERRA 22 January 2024 -The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) has today announced CEO Kate Pounder will step down from the role on 2nd February 2024. TCA Board Chair Robyn Denholm noted Kate’s role in launching and cementing the TCA as a critical industry body and raising the profile of the tech sector in Australia. […]
Tech Council of Australia welcomes risk-based approach to regulating AI
17 January, 2024 Canberra – The Tech Council welcomes today’s announcement that the Australian Government will adopt a risk-based and proportionate approach to AI regulation. “Providing clarity on the Australian Government’s approach to AI regulation is good for business and consumer confidence. It means businesses can better plan for building, investing in and adopting AI […]
New Migration Strategy to Combat Australia’s Tech Skills Shortages
CANBERRA 11 December 2023 – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) welcomes the Federal Government’s new Migration Strategy as a major reform that will make Australia a globally competitive destination for skilled workers. The TCA supports the changes announced today by the Australia Government as they will make Australia more competitive at attracting more workers […]
Tech Council of Australia welcomes Industry Growth Program to help build more globally successful Australian tech companies
Canberra, 27 November 2023 – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) welcomes the official launch of the Government’s $392 million Industry Growth Program today, which will provide advisory services and grants to support startups and SMEs to commercialise their ideas and scale their businesses. TCA CEO Kate Pounder said while Australia has produced some great […]
New Cyber Security Strategy sets Australia on the right path to 2030
Canberra, 22 November 2023 – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) welcomes the Australian Government’s new Cyber Security Strategy as a major step forward in making us a world leader in cyber security by 2030. TCA CEO Kate Pounder said the Government has worked closely with the tech sector on the development of the strategy […]
Business community calls for unified national approach to AI strategy
Australians are keen users of new technologies. We were early adopters of digital payments and have high rates of streaming adoption. Many of us marvelled at the wonders of new generative AI models and within two months of its release, an estimated one million Australians were using ChatGPT. We’ve started to see the benefits of […]
New Cross-Party Group of Parliamentarians to Champion Australian Tech
Parliamentarians unite to support new jobs and industries to secure Australia’s future prosperity Wednesday, 18 October, 7am – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) today welcomed the launch of the cross-party Parliamentary Friendship Group on Tech and Innovation. The group was launched at an event hosted by the TCA and Business Council of Australia on […]