Tech Council of Australia
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) is the peak industry body representing Australia's technology sector. It encompasses companies at all stages of development, from startups to large global firms, as well as venture capitalists, advisors, and tech-enabled businesses across various industries.
TCA's mission is to shape Australia's digital future by advocating for policies that foster growth, investment, and job creation within the tech industry. The organisation collaborates with government bodies, businesses, and the wider community to support the development and adoption of technology nationwide.
- Sector
- Tech industry advocacy body
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Sydney
- Offices
- Sydney
- Markets
- Australia
Sources: techcouncil.com.au, startupdaily.net, smartcompany.com.au, consultancy.com.au
The team on Day One
Kate Cornick CEO, Tech Council of Australia “If we don't disrupt, we will get mowed over by other economies who are innovating, and we will simply become purchasers of other technology.” 5 episodes → 
Kate Jones Board Director, Tech Council of Australia “One in every 16 Australians works for a tech company and already we're injecting more than $167 billion into our economy.” 3 episodes → Hear from the team
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the Tech Council of Australia released an Impact of AI on the Australian Economy report last year in 2024, and the premise of the findings were really quite simple.”
Katherine BoiciucChief Technology and Innovation Officer, EY, Ernst & Young (EY) In The Blink Of AI · Katherine Boiciuc (EY) on Why Australia… · 14:09 ▶ that explains why the Tech Council of Australia is so important too. Startup Oz essentially wound, I mean, wound itself down and has been replaced earlier this year by the Tech Council, which I'm excited about and will hopefully drive that mission forward.”
Alan NobleFounder, AusOcean The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · Alan Noble discusses the contrast betwee… · 23:49 ▶ The Tech Council of Australia is really leading the charge on creating national collaboration or opportunities to collaborate. I don't see it as an issue, and I'll explain why.”
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