Tech Mirror

Tech Mirror explores how technology impacts our lives: the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful.

"Working with the Audiocraft team was an incredible learning experience—they are true professionals. What impressed me most was their calm, can-do attitude, even under tight deadlines, and their unwavering commitment to delivering a high-quality product. The end result exceeded my expectations, and the podcast mini-series has earned excellent feedback from our key stakeholders."

— Johanna Weaver, CEO, Tech Policy Design Institute

THE BRIEF

When Australia passed its world-first law setting a minimum age for social media, the headlines were global – but the experts were divided. Enter the Tech Policy Design Institute, who wanted to unpack the harms the law seeks to prevent, trace how young people’s use of social media became a flashpoint in the lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election, and explain what the legislation actually meant.

Across five episodes, Tech Policy Design Institute Executive Director Johanna Weaver spoke with the people directly involved in Australia’s world first online safety experiment – from psychologists and policymakers to reporters and regulators – offering an timely and insightful digestion on Australia’s social media age restrictions.

WHAT WE DID

Audiocraft facilitated and recorded both in-person and remote interviews for Tech Mirror, and editorial guidance on interview questions and host scripting to ensure a cohesive narrative across episodes. We handled the full audio edit and mix under strict deadlines, supplied detailed editing notes, and produced a suite of audio promotional materials to support the podcast’s launch and engagement.

CREDITS

Publisher: Tech Policy Design Institute

Host: Johanna Weaver

Producer: Olivia O’Flynn

Research: Amy Denmede

Sound Designer and Mix: Laura Brierley Newton

Executive Producer (Audiocraft): Kate Montague

Executive Producer (Tech Policy Design Institute): Johanna Weaver, Zoe Hawkins

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