Policy & Internet

A world-leading academic journal publishing research that shapes the governance of our global digital society

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  • Policy & Internet Conference returns in 2026 – save the date!

    The Policy & Internet Conference will return to the University of Sydney, 30 September – 2 October, 2026.  We look forward to welcoming scholars, practitioners and policymakers from across the globe to share new research and ideas at The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.  Stay up to date with…

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First Nations Scholars of Policy & Internet

Policy & Internet warmly invites First Nations academics to join our editorial team. We are committed to amplifying Indigenous perspectives in digital policy research and welcome scholars from all disciplinary backgrounds, including early career researchers.

First Nations editors will be supported to design and lead a dedicated stream focused on Indigenous scholarship, contributing to a growing international community of scholars engaged in the governance of digital technologies.

For more information email Editor-in-Chief, Joanne Gray [email protected]


Peer review training at Policy & Internet

Are you a PhD candidate or early career researcher working at the intersection of policy and the internet? Interested in gaining hands-on experience in academic peer review?

Policy & Internet offers a peer review training program that provides real-world insight into the academic publication process. Participants will develop critical skills in assessing academic work and contributing to scholarly outputs.

To express interest or learn more, please contact our Editor-in-Chief: [email protected]


Expression of Interest: Special Issue

Policy & Internet is accepting Expressions of Interest for future special issues relating to policies that influence, or are shaped by, the era of increased digitalisation. For those interested in editing a special issue, please click the ‘Submit EOI’ button and fill out the form.

Please note that we seek Special Issues for Volume 17:4 and onwards, released in mid-2025.

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  • Policy & Internet Conference returns in 2026 – save the date!

    The Policy & Internet Conference will return to the University of Sydney, 30 September – 2 October, 2026.  We look forward to welcoming scholars, practitioners and policymakers from across the globe to share new research and ideas at The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.  Stay up to date with…


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The final panel for the 2023 @policyinternet conference and we have three of the most impressive scholars I know bringing it home. @olgarithmic @aimsinpeng @jograycy7. #PI2023

Now @policyinternet conference: Digital hostility, policy, and social change Chair: Professor Catharine Lumby, The University of Sydney.

Panellists: Professor Rob Cover (RMIT), Dr Jennifer Beckett (University of Melbourne), Dr Daniel Jay Thompson (RMIT).

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