CEDA
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CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, membership-based think tank.
CEDA’s purpose is to achieve sustainable long-term prosperity for all Australians.
For more than 60 years, CEDA has identified the policy issues that matter for Australia’s future and pursued solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes.
Through independent research and frank debate, we influence policy and collaborate to disrupt for good.
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We aim to influence future economic, social and environmental policy to enable:
More Australian businesses and sectors at the forefront of global productivity
Australia to be a leading economy in decarbonisation and climate adaption
Greater economic and social participation by all Australians
World class and sustainable human services
Australia to be a top performer in the use of data, digital and emerging technologies.
Led by Chairman Diane Smith-Gander AO and Chief Executive Melinda Cilento, CEDA carries on the legacy of renowned economist Sir Douglas Copland, who founded CEDA in 1960. His work in applying economic analysis to practical problems to aid the development of Australia continues to drive our purpose today. Source
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| Country | Australia |
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Search ArticlesThe state of migration in Australia
The state of migration in Australia Australia's net overseas migration (NOM) surged after the pandemic as borders reopened and bipartisan policy deliberately allowed expanded intake to address acute workforce shortages. That surge has now reversed. NOM has fallen by more than 250,000 since its September 2023 peak, down to 301,000, and the Federal Government's 2026-27 Budget now forecasts it will reach 225,000 by 2027-28, roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels.
Healthcare workforce futures: The system needs people and capability
If we keep describing the future health workforce problem as a “shortage,” we will keep designing the insufficient solutions. The health system is not only running out of people — it is running out of capability, coherence and leadership at precisely the moment complexity is accelerating. In the workforce strategies there is a critical enabling line: management and leadership.
Why our ageing population in regional Australia needs more from Support at Home
The way communities include and care for their ageing members reflects who they are and what they value. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety uncovered systematic failures, stories of neglect, and long waitlists for in-home care. An overhaul of fragmented funding models is now underway, seeking to create a single system for Australians who need help to continue living at home independently.
Are integrated utility precincts the answer to Victoria’s data centre problem?
A proposed mega data centre precinct at Plumpton, north-west of Melbourne, has given Victoria a glimpse of the scale of the infrastructure challenge now arriving with artificial intelligence. The project, reported by The Age as being as large as 175 MCG fields and requiring 2.4GW of power, has already drawn criticism in State Parliament. That scrutiny is unsurprising. A facility of that scale is a major energy, water, land-use and planning decision.
State of the Nation Report
State of the Nation 2026 - explore the report, data and event Business dynamism continues to fall, with productivity growth, employing-business rates, innovation and competitiveness all below where they need to be. Skills, training and R&D investment remain below potential, with weak workplace training, falling apprenticeships and widespread skills shortages. Emissions and clean-energy uptake are moving in the right direction, but Australia must accelerate momentum to meet the 2035 target.
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This is a pivotal moment for Western Australia to leverage the critical minerals and rare earths opportunity, and position the state as a global leader in clean energy and advanced manufacturing supply chains. Strategic international partnerships are positioning the state to take advantage of long-term trade opportunities, and extend the value chain by scaling up domestic reserves, refining capacity and increasing exploration.
Victorian State Budget address 2026
Last week, we welcomed Victorian Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes back to the CEDA stage to deliver the 2026 Victorian State Budget address, sharing insights into the Government’s priorities, including the delivery of state-wide infrastructure projects, dwelling commencements, and business and job growth. The discussion was facilitated by Paul Crowe, Chief Executive Officer, Plenary Group. Thank you to Plenary Group for supporting this important conversation.
Governing AI in healthcare: why smart governance unlocks productivity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly framed as a productivity solution for healthcare systems under pressure, even in the absence of robust real-world evidence of realised benefits. At the same time, AI is often treated as a governance challenge that must be tightly constrained or delayed. Too often AI-related decision making is framed as needing to move quickly and accept risk, or govern carefully and sacrifice productivity. This is a false choice.