Tech Policy Design Kit

The Tech Policy Design Kit articulates and supports best practice technology policy design.

At the Tech Policy Design Institute, our vision is a future in which people, technology and the planet thrive. To realise this future, we need to develop nuanced and evidence-based tech policy and regulation. This Tech Policy Design Kit is intended as a touchstone resource to assist policymakers and stakeholders in navigating best-practice tech policy craft. We believe it is possible to design effective technology policy. We are committed to working with government, industry and civil society to co-design solutions – and this Kit provides a common foundation for our collective efforts.  

In this video, the Honourable Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science launches the Tech Policy Design Kit.

Tech Policy Modules

Development of the Design Kit is an iterative process. Additional modules will be added regularly. If you have ideas or would like to contribute a module to the Kit, please contact us.

Tech Policy Principles

The objective of this module is to articulate best practice principles to guide the design of tech policy.

Open Module Tech Policy Process

The objective of this module is to set out a best practice process to guide the design of tech policy.  

Open Module Map of Australia Tech Policy Stakeholders

The objective of this module is to provide an overview of Australian federal government, tech, digital and cyber responsibilities.

Open Module Tech Explainers

The objective of this module is to explain common technologies to a non-technical audience. A deeper understanding by policymakers of these technologies will inform more nuanced and effective tech policy design.

Open Module Tech Policy Timeline

The objective of this module is to show Australian tech policy over time.

Open Module