Policy
Developing high quality public policy is our principal focus
The Australian tech sector is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing industries
- $248 billion contribution to Australia’s GDP per year
- 980,506 Australians employed in tech-related jobs (1 in 15 workers)
- 66% job growth since 2005, nearly double the national average
- By 2030, the tech sector could surpass primary industries and manufacturing in economic contribution
As the industry continues to expand, strong policy and advocacy efforts are essential to unlocking its full potential.
The Tech Council of Australia is committed to shaping policies that support the growth, competitiveness and sustainability of Australia’s tech sector.
Our Priorities
TCA’s 2026 policy priorities are organised around four strategic pillars.
- Trust in Technology
Build the social licence needed to deliver real policy outcomes. - Enabling Environment
Transform investment into tangible innovation outputs. - Artificial Intelligence
Manage the opportunities and risks of AI adoption. - Global Marketplace
Enable Australian tech to thrive internationally.
How members get involed
Monthly Policy Briefing
A standing forum to stay across TCA’s policy work and fast-moving issues, with meeting papers provided in advance. Some sessions feature external presenters bringing new perspectives.
Email distribution lists — concise readouts on the state of play across technology policy. Sign up to any topic that matters to your organisation.
Working Groups
Focused, issue-based discussions that work through the detail behind decisions and outcomes. Members can sign up to as many as relevant.
- AI and Workforce: AI diffusion, skills, training, workforce
- Competition: merger, digital competition reforms
- Consumer Harms: online safety, consumer protections
- Copyright & IP: copyright reforms
- Data: access, tech datasets for policy interventions, Consumer Data Rights
- Digital Infrastructure: ensuring digital infrastructure is fit for purpose
- Enabling Environment: SERD implementation and funding
- Government as a Digital Leader: enabling government to lead on digital
- Payments Reform: ensuring payments regulations encourage innovation
- Privacy: privacy reforms, Children’s Online Privacy Code
- Tax: making Australia an attractive place to grow and scale
Email distribution lists
Concise readouts on the state of play across technology policy. Members can sign up to any topic that matters to their organisation.
Sub-Groups and Alliances
In addition to Policy Working Groups, the Tech Council has three sub-groups that bring together member companies with shared strategic interests.
