Tech Council of Australia welcomes Government’s plan to overhaul the migration system
Canberra 27 April, 2023 – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, setting out the Government’s plan for a once-in-a-generation reform of the migration system. Kate Pounder, CEO of the TCA, said skilled migration is an essential part of growing a globally […]
KATE’S NATIONAL PRESS CLUB SPEECH (Transcript)
“No matter what cyclical downturns tech may face, it is here to stay. It is going to keep growing, and our future prosperity depends on it.” At the National Press Club of Australia today, our CEO Kate Pounder made her address on ‘What’s Next for Post-Pandemic Australia – Challenges, Threats and Opportunities in 2023’. Kate spoke about: […]
Tech Council of Australia Welcomes 17 New Member Companies
To Help Meet Our Target of Creating $250 Billion A Year in Value for all Australians. CANBERRA 30, March 2023 – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) today announced a range of eminent new members joining the TCA, who each share a commitment to ensuring tech activity across all industries in Australia will contribute $250 […]
The Tech Council of Australia welcomes the passage of the National Reconstruction Fund legislation
CANBERRA 29, March 2023 – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) welcomes the historic passing of laws to establish the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). The Australian tech sector sees a crucial role for the Government in providing patient capital for long-term, strategic investments. Kate Pounder, CEO of TCA, said the NRF can complement private sources of funding […]
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Creating a responsible, trusted and well-regulated Australian digital assets sector
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) launched a new report, Digital Assets in Australia, which highlights the need for Australia to be a leader in responsible and trusted digital assets innovation.
Federal Budget Boosts Tech Investment and Jobs: Women reskilling into tech, a critical issue still to be solved
The Tech Council of Australia welcomes measures in the Federal Government’s October Budget to support investment and growth in the tech sector and get more people into high-paid, high-skilled tech jobs – but there are critical skills issues still to be solved.
TCA Welcomes Facial Recognition Technology Report
Media alert The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) today welcomed a new report released by the Human Technology Institute on a potential regulatory model to encourage the responsible development and use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in Australia. Responsible and well designed use of FRT can offer significant benefits to consumers and the economy, as […]
Tech Council Welcomes Jobs & Skills Summit Outcomes
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) welcomes the outcomes of the Jobs & Skills Summit, which will make concrete progress towards achieving the Australian Government and the TCA’s shared commitment to 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030. The outcomes achieved at the summit are a strong start to building the modern skills base that will […]
Turning Australia into a regional tech hub
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) today launched a major report, Turning Australia into a Regional Tech Hub, which demonstrates the opportunities for Australia’s tech sector to grow by playing to its strengths. Over the last three decades, Australia has created a strong and diverse tech sector that has launched globally successful companies, including Atlassian, […]