Tim Duggan, Chair, Digital Publishers Alliance, will Address the National Press Club on “Big Tech, Bigger Questions: The Future of Australian Media”.
Claire Kimball, Founder & Managing Director, Squiz Media & Natalie Harvey CEO, Mamamia will join Tim Duggan on stage for an in conversation discussion during the Q&A section of the Address.
Australia’s media and society is changing faster than ever. The tentacles of ‘Big Tech’ – the dominating and influential technology companies – are everywhere and unavoidable. As AI spreads into every aspect of our lives, business and government, the role of the media to inform, guide, educate and provide a counter balance has never been more needed.
Australia’s media, in particular our vibrant independent sector, ensures that timely and factual news and information reaches Australians wherever they are, but the system is under intense strain.
Join the the Digital Publishers Alliance, the leading body representing Australia’s leading independent publishers, for an address and panel discussing the big problems with ‘Big Tech’, and some of the big ideas to solve them.
BIO’s
Tim Duggan Chair, Digital Publishers Alliance
Tim Duggan is an author, founder and optimist. He’s the Chair of the Digital Publishers Alliance, the industry body representing over 150 titles from Australia’s leading independent digital publishers where he helps connect, support and protect this vibrant and important media sector.
He has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media, a new media publisher which was acquired by ASX-listed oOh!media. Tim writes a weekly column on work for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and has published 3 books that sit at the intersection of purposeful modern success.
Claire Kimball Founder & Managing Director, Squiz Media
Launched in 2017, The Squiz is an independent digital news service delivering agenda-free newsletters, podcasts and videos for busy people – particularly women. The Squiz Today podcast was the first of its type in market and is consistently one of the top news podcasts in Australia. Before The Squiz, Claire spent 11 years as an adviser to the Howard Government and, in 2010, was press secretary to Liberal leader Tony Abbott during the year’s extraordinary election campaign. Before starting The Squiz, she was the Director of Communications at Woolworths Group. Claire has also driven the development of Squiz Kids, which produces the world-leading Newshounds media literacy program helping the next generation become critical consumers of news and information online.
Natalie Harvey CEO, Mamamia
Natalie Harvey is the Chief Executive Officer of Mamamia, Australia’s largest independent digital media brand. A veteran of the media industry with over 20 years of experience across both publisher and agency landscapes, Natalie is a leading voice on the future of media, audience engagement and the intersection of technology and content.
Before stepping into the CEO role at Mamamia, Natalie served as the network’s Chief Revenue Officer and previously held the position of National Sales Director at the Seven Network. Her career is defined by a commitment to elevating Australian voices and building authentic connections between brands and audiences. She has been a driving force in navigating the industry’s shift from traditional broadcast models to dynamic, digital-first ecosystems that prioritise deep engagement and trust.
