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Curiosity is the spark that brings great minds together, to question 'what is' and think deeper about 'what could be'

Curiosity is the spark that brings great minds together, to question 'what is' and think deeper about 'what could be'

CURIOSITY HAS THE POWER TO

MOVE THE NATION FORWARD

Our purpose is sustainable, long-term prosperity, for  all Australians

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WHAT IF AUSTRALIA'S BUSINESSES

LED THE WAY GLOBALLY?

Progress 2050 is our vision of a prosperous future for all Australians

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WHAT IF AUSTRALIAN INGENUITY

& INNOVATION WERE PRIZED

AT HOME AND AFAR?

Progress 2050 is our vision of a prosperous future for all Australians

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WHAT IF AUSTRALIA WAS THE

WORLD'S CLEAN ENERGY

SUPERPOWER?

Progress 2050 is our vision of a prosperous future for all Australians

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WHAT IF THE POSTCODE YOU

WERE BORN IN DID NOT

DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE?

Progress 2050 is our vision of a prosperous future for all Australians

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WHAT IF AUSTRALIA'S DIVERSITY

WAS ITS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE?

Progress 2050 is our vision of a prosperous future for all Australians

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WHAT IF ALL AUSTRALIANS

HAD THE CORE FOUNDATIONS

TO THRIVE?

Progress 2050 is our vision of a prosperous future for all Australians

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Latest CEDA news, research and public policy events

Videos and Photos October 21, 2025

AI Leadership Summit 2025

Upcoming events

Full employment | In conversation with RBA's Sarah Hunter

February 11, 2026 Perth We are delighted to welcome Sarah Hunter, Chief Economist and Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia, to CEDA's WA stage. She will explore the topic of full employment, a key pillar of the RBA’s mandate and a central focus of its economic agenda. Register

Research Report October 7, 2025

Duty of care: How to fix the aged care worker shortage

Current migration programs are failing to address Australia’s chronic aged care worker shortage and should be replaced with a new visa pathway. Read more

Upcoming events

Martin Luther King III on Indigenous talent and the link to Australian economic prosperity

February 5, 2026 Sydney CEDA and CareerTrackers present Martin Luther King III, and a panel of Australian business and government leaders, to explore the economic opportunity of Australia's untapped Indigenous talent. Register

Research Report November 3, 2025

IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025

Upcoming events

Securing Western Australia’s fair share of the GST

December 9, 2025 West Perth Hear from Treasurer Rita Saffioti as she leads WA’s fight for a fair GST share—exploring what’s at stake for the State’s budget, services, and economic future amid the Productivity Commission’s critical review and national debate. Register

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CEDA brings together the greatest minds from across Australia to share the latest insights and ideas. Here is what is trending right now

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PRODUCTIVITY

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Our Story

As a think tank with more than 60 years of history, CEDA has shaped the conversation on the long-term social and economic issues facing Australia.

Our Vision

Progress 2050 is our vision for a more prosperous future for the next generation. Find out more about our work in this area.

Our People

CEDA’s Board and Leadership team bring knowledge from government, business, and academia. We are purpose driven and passionate about creating positive change.

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CEDA is an independent, member-based public policy think tank. Our purpose is to achieve sustainable long-term prosperity for all Australians. Our vision is clear – a better Australia, for all.