The new Tech Reuse for Good Charter will help refurbished digital devices reach Australians who need them most.
The Australian Government is helping refurbished digital devices reach Australians who need them most through the Tech Reuse for Good Charter.
The initiative, led by the Business Council of Australia, WorkVentures and Good Things Australia in partnership with the Australian Government, was a recommendation of the First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap: 2026 and Beyond.
Businesses retire many devices each year, often well before the end of their practical life. At the same time, 1 in 5 Australians experiences digital exclusion, and limited access to devices remains a barrier to getting online.
The voluntary Charter encourages organisations to donate surplus digital devices for refurbishment and reuse. This will help reduce electronic waste and build a coordinated national system for reusing devices.
Redistributed devices can improve access to education, employment, health care and essential services. The Charter will particularly support families on low incomes, students, First Nations people and survivors of domestic violence.
The Charter complements the National Device Reuse Principles, which give Australian, state and territory governments a consistent framework for donating and reusing devices while meeting legislative
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is supporting implementation of the Charter and encouraging participation across industry, government and the not-for-profit sector.
