TCA launches new program to increase women in tech
Wednesday 12 March: The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) today announced the launch of a new program to increase women’s participation in tech by creating more accessible pathways. The program will be delivered in partnership with members: _nology, SEEK, Ubank and Project F (T-EDI standards). Fostering diversity continues to be a priority for the TCA and […]
TCA launches the Consumer Energy Tech Alliance
Media Release: Tuesday, 25 February 2025: The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) today launched the Consumer Energy Tech Alliance (CETA), a pioneering initiative to support Australia’s energy transition, drive tech innovation and empower consumers. As Australia’s energy market continues to evolve, CETA aims to harness the widespread adoption of solar, battery storage, and smart technologies […]
HOT5: Rob Hango-Zada, Co-Founder – Shippit
Rob Hango-Zada is the kind of person who lights up a room with his charm and energy. He’s outgoing, confident, and endlessly curious – a natural-born leader with a knack for turning big ideas into reality. Visiting him at the Shippit office in Sydney, he greets us with a warm, easy-going smile, his enthusiasm for […]
TCA Statement on the Government’s National AI Capability Plan
29 January 2025: The Tech Council of Australia is urging the Australian Government to act now or risk Australia falling behind in AI development and adoption. DeepSeek’s reported breakthrough shows that the AI landscape is highly competitive and rapidly evolving. To ensure Australia can keep up, we need coordinated action supported by a national plan. […]
HOT5: Phil Goldie, Vice President and Managing Director – Okta
As the Vice President and Managing Director for Okta in Australia and New Zealand, Phil Goldie is a figure of calm authority – his demeanour reflecting a deep-seated approachability. Looking to delve deeper into Phil’s career journey and insights, we visited him at the Okta office in North Sydney – a modern workspace, full of […]
Australia’s tech leaders identify AI as defining tech trend in 2025
16 January 2025: Australia’s tech leaders believe businesses have a significant opportunity in 2025 to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, new research from the Tech Council of Australia and Datacom reveals. The 2025 Australian Tech Leaders Survey, released today, identified AI as the leading tech trend in the coming year. One-third of survey […]
Tech Council welcomes investment in farm connectivity
14 January 2025: The Tech Council of Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s investment in the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP), which assists primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions. Tech Council CEO Damian Kassabgi said facilitating innovation and tech adoption in a critical industry such as agriculture will drive efficiencies that will benefit […]
TCA Year in Review 2024
As we reflect on 2024, the TCA has driven significant progress across the tech sector, shaping policies and fostering innovation. From influencing R&D reforms and AI regulation to championing diversity and enhancing cybersecurity, our efforts have laid a robust foundation for Australia’s digital future. This year, we’ve seen the potential for tech investment to inject […]
Tech Council welcomes NRF investment in Quantum Brilliance
10 December 2024: The Tech Council of Australia welcomes the National Reconstruction Fund’s (NRF) investment in Quantum Brilliance. The NRF’s investment in one of Australia’s world-leading quantum companies is a strong vote of confidence in our quantum sector, which has the potential to create a multi-billion dollar industry and thousands of jobs by 2030, according to […]
Tech Council supports initiative to increase hires from alternative educational pathways
Monday 2 December 2024: The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) has committed to a NSW Government initiative that will address the state’s projected shortfall of digital workers and support Australia’s tech talent to find their way into jobs, no matter the pathway. Today, Tech Council Head of Policy, Harry Godber, signed the NSW Digital Skills […]