Tech Policy
Design Institute

The Tech Policy Design Institute (TPDi) is an independent, non-partisan, think tank dedicated to tech policy. We work with government, industry, civil society, and academia to shape technology for the benefit of humanity.

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Quotes from politicians welcoming TPDi’s establishment as an independent think tank since January 2025

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TPDi Co-Founders Zoe Hawkins, Johanna Weaver & Sunita Kumar. Photo Credit: Martin Ollman, AFR. 

TPDi’s Launch in the News

Links to articles: AFR, InnovationAus.com, Women Love Tech

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Media Release: TPDi appoints top talent to help guide nation’s tech policy 

TPDi has bolstered its leadership, today announcing new independent board members and distinguished technical fellows.

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Policy Spotlight

Tetris for Australia’s Future: aligning our national AI priorities

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Education

Foundations of Tech Policy Course

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Tech Policy Design Institute acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.