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How do we ensure technology makes our lives better? Tech Mirror explores how technology impacts our lives: the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful.

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Prepare to meet some amazing individuals who are using technology for social justice. This episode was recorded live at the Technology for Social Justice conference - Australia’s premier not-for-profit technology capability building, upskilling, netw... more

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This episode marks the launch of TIPD's new research around AI, trust and regulation on 5 May in Parramatta. It begins with Johanna speaking with the Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Dr Andrew Charlton, followed by ... more

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Johanna discusses Australia’s draft Children’s Online Privacy Code with Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind and Director of the Code Taskforce Kate Bower. They discuss how the proposed privacy code will work and how it will shape and benefit young people... more

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Recent Guests

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Tish Tambakau
Leads the Digital Futures program for Infoexchange
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Joey Esguerra
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Suzie Riddell
Head of Evidence and Impact, The Smith Family
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Dr. Andrew Charlton
Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy
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Episode: Earning trust
Kate Bower
Director of Privacy Reform Implementation and Social Media (PRISM)
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Episode: Privacy + kids online

Host

Johanna Weaver
Host of Tech Mirror; Co-founder and Executive Director at the Tech Policy Design Institute

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • This podcast lost me at “they”.

    It’s pretty clear that this show is too woke to think straight. Aboriginal land acknowledgments at the start; Aboriginal land acknowledgments at the end (why repeat yourself?); and the show’s idea of a counterpoint to the reasoning powers of the eminent Jonathan Haidt is some nonentity called “Min” who speaks entirely in featherweight bromides and whom the host keeps calling “they”. If you’ve signed up for the asinine craze of gender ideology by default, there goes most of your credibility and a... more

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    Arminificent
    Australia6 months ago
  • Great show

    All the necessary depth & nuan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    quayofsea
    Australia2 years ago
  • Insightful, engaging, thought provoking

    Demistifying, but never dumbed down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missc81
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great podcast on Australian tech law

    Johanna is an excellent, knowledgable host who brings the best out of her guests (which are always great). Invaluable for those trying to keep up to date with technology law and policy issues in Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimbo9898898
    Norway3 years ago
  • Informative & easy to listen to

    Incredibly informative and easy to listen to. Well-rounded opinions on technological advancements, trends and their potential impact on society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aleaha.82
    Australia3 years ago

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Polished interviews with credible guests; consistently informative for policy professionals
High-quality, well-reasoned debates on tech governance and digital rights
Thoughtful policy-focused discussions that illuminate how tech rules shape everyday life
Accessible complexity; great guests and clear explanations of complex policy topics

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Good Tech
Q: Can you walk us through the Not-For-Profit Digital Futures initiative and what problem it aims to solve?
It aims to close the digital capability gap across the sector by taking a cross-sector approach, enabling organisations to invest in digital capability as essential infrastructure and advocating for supportive policies to sustain long-term change.
Privacy + kids online
Q: How does age verification and consent work in practice under the code?
If a service already has an age signal (e.g., age-restricted codes or know-your-customer processes), it should rely on that. If not, the service may use age assurance with risk-based approaches, favoring data-minimising designs that reduce collection. For under 15, parental consent is required; from 15 to 18, the child can consent, with the parent notified in a two-way process.
Privacy + kids online
Q: What is the overall scope of the Children's Online Privacy Code and who does it apply to?
The code applies to online services likely accessed by children under 18, with consent rules depending on age (children under 15 require a parent/guardian consent, those 15-18 can consent themselves). Services must take reasonable steps to determine if a user is a child, and there are guidelines to extend protections to services primarily collecting children's information even if the child is not the direct user.
China + Tech
Q: Can you talk through the key differences between China's centralized tech policy and the more decentralized US approach?
Tim contrasts China's whole-of-government plan and top-down regulation with the US tendency to empower private tech firms and pursue competitive, market-driven policy, noting China's emphasis on global public good versus US focus on national interests.
China + Tech
Q: So Tim, how did you come to be an Australian living in Beijing focusing on these issues?
Tim describes a winding path through Asia, studying Chinese and economics, and choosing to live in the region to chase opportunities in tech and China's rise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tech Mirror

What is Tech Mirror about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tech policy and technology governance are explored through a Australia-centric lens, with a consistent focus on how laws, regulation, and digital rights shape everyday tech use. Episodes frequently dissect children's online privacy, online safety, AI policy, and cross-border tech governance, often pairing regulatory perspectives with civil-society and academic viewpoints. The show stands out for its practitioner-friendly debates, history-informed context, and a clear emphasis on practical policy design for middle-power nations, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how policy decisions translate into real-world tech outcomes.

Noteworthy aspects include a sustained examination of age-appropriate design, online safety dutie... more

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