About Us
Our Story
Our origins can be traced back to 2014. In the establishment of the Australian Digital Currency Commerce Association (ADCCA). ADCCA was formed as the country’s leading council and representation of and for digital currency businesses and key industry participants.
The organisation mandate was to “act as the essential connection between merchants, industry, government, regulators, financial institutions and influential policy forums which give direction to the emerging industry at home and abroad”
The organisation was formed with a mandate to act as “the leading community association dedicated to the education, policy development and promotion of Blockchain and Digital Currency in Australia”
In 2019, ADCCA and Blockchain Australia merged. Blockchain Australia rebranded as the Digital Economy Council of Australia in 2024.
Our Team
Amy-Rose Goodey
Managing Director
As Managing Director, Amy-Rose leads strategic planning, operations management, and business development to drive the growth of the blockchain, DLT, and digital asset industry in Australia. She fosters innovation, builds key stakeholder relationships, and optimises operational processes.
Dinali Jay
Operations Manager
Dinali brings a wealth of expertise in technology risk management, AI automation, and product management to her role as Operations Manager at DECA. Dinali also oversees membership, branding, and messaging, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
Alec O'Sullivan
Policy Analyst
With a background in teaching Blockchain development and a deep passion for emerging Web3 technologies, Alec brings a strong expertise in decentralized systems. Alec’s experience also includes serving as a Judge’s Associate in the Queensland Industrial Commission.
Merilee Lewis
Administrative Support Manager
Our Board
Lisa Wade
John has a broad range of corporate commercial, financial services, funds management and banking and finance experience with a particular emphasis on financial services and funds management.
Prior to joining Coinbase, John led the expansion of Alibaba Group and Ant Group in Australia and New Zealand as well as overseeing the WorldFirst cross border payments business. John previously spent 11 years in China building businesses in the food delivery space following on from a career in investment banking with Goldman Sachs in London, New York and Beijing.
Sam is a driven student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business with a major in Blockchain at RMIT. Sam proudly serves as the Vice-President of the RMIT Business Student Association and the Treasurer of the RMIT Blockchain Club. In addition, Sam has previous governance experience, having served on RMIT’s Academic Board and Vocational Education Committee.
David Haslop is the Founder and Director of the Australian Crypto Convention, the country’s largest web3 event. With eight years of experience in the Crypto and Blockchain community, David is a trusted expert in crypto trading and investing. His leadership and dedication to the industry’s growth and innovation highlight his significant contributions to Australia’s digital assets and blockchain landscape.
Michael Bacina
Honorary Chair DECA
Michael Bacina, DECA’s Honorary Chair, served at Blockchain Australia for five years until its 2024 merger. A prominent advisor in digital law, he specialises in blockchain, asset tokenisation, DeFi, DAOs, digital currencies, and technology solutions, contributing significantly to the advancement of Australia’s digital economy.
Governance
Our financial statements are meticulously audited by Hall & Chadwick, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.