News

Digital competition: An alternative broadband and media future for Australia

A national broadband network can be delivered by more competitive usage of existing cable, copper and wireless technology platforms, plus a rollout of fibre according to local conditions, says a major new report from CEDA.

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Geoff Allen appointed Chairman-elect of CEDA

CEDA's Chairman, Ivan Deveson AO, has announced that Geoff Allen, founder of the Allen Consulting Group and the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs, will be the new Chairman of CEDA, following his retirement later this year.

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Coming events

Trustee Welcome Networking Lunch 2009 New South Wales, Hosted by Shangri-La Hotel Thursday, 29 January [Trustee event] Details and registration

Richard Morris, Consul-General, Director-General of Trade & Investment, British Consulate-General, Sydney New South Wales, Host TBC Tuesday, 3 February [Trustee event] Details and registration

Corporate Community Partnerships and Investment Speakers include Simon Nish, Rio Tinto, Jan Owen AM, Social Ventures Australia, and Michael Rose, Allens Arthur Robinson Victoria, Allens Arthur Robinson Wednesday, 4 February [Trustee event] Details and registration

Update on NSW Transport Policy and Leadership Speakers include The Hon David Campbell MP, NSW Transport Minister, and The Hon Patricia Forsythe, Executive Director, Sydney Chamber of Commerce, Dr Robert Lang, CEO, Parramatta City Council New South Wales, Hilton Hotel, Sydney Thursday, 5 February Details and registration

Tarao Sato, Japanese Consul-General Western Australia, Hosted by Minter Ellison Tuesday, 10 February [Trustee event] Details and registration

Recent research

Growth 60: Australia's Broadband Future

Australia's Broadband Future: Four doors to greater competition focuses on the current Australian broadband debate. How do we deliver the best information services to customers in different situations across the country? Australian and international experts explore policy options to stimulate competition and innovation in broadband and media delivery.

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When finance theory took over from economics and central banking

This special paper by CEDA's Research Director, Dr Michael Porter, explores the foundations of global finance and some of the reasons behind the global financial crisis.

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Information Paper 92: The contribution of foreign direct investment

CEDA's latest research outlines the contribution of foreign direct investment to the Australian economy, particularly in relation to the mining industry. It is written by Dr Brian Fisher, Paul Newton and Steve Brown from Concept Economics.

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Information Paper 91: Sharing the Costs of Parental Leave

CEDA's latest information paper explores how an optional income contingent loan could fund additional parental leave. The research by HECS architect Professor Bruce Chapman, along with Tim Higgins and Lynette Lin, suggests that such a system would introduce choice and flexibility without requiring major contributions from taxpayers.

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Economic and Political Overview special report: Six Myths About Federal-State Financial Relations

More and more people believe Australia's federal system is broken. Professor Jonathan Pincus says the opposite. He believes Australia’s current federal system is much more successful than we think - and competition between states and the federal government can produce healthy improvements in policy. Published as part of CEDA's Economic & Political Overview for 2008.

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Growth 59: Climate Change - Getting it Right

"Getting it right" - finding the balance between minimising climate change damage and reducing economic activity - will require a risk management approach. The task for policymakers in Australia, and around the world, is to introduce economic incentives that encourage more careful use of the climate 'asset'. A market-based solution - which includes placing a price on carbon - should produce more benefits, at a lower cost, than regulation or subsidies. This research collection is authored by leading Australian and international experts. 

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Information Paper 89: Pensions for Longer Life

This paper proposes a gradual rise in the pension age from 65 to 67, between 2015 and 2022 - a change already introduced in the US, the UK and Germany. It also suggests Australia should replace the fixed pension age with a more dynamic approach, linking pension age to life expectancy. Report authored by David Knox.

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Growth 58: Competing From Australia

This big-picture CEDA research collection looks at Australia's place in the globalising world economy of the early 21st century. It asks how our economy can engage more effectively with the rest of the world and meet the challenges of distance, global supply chains and innovation. With papers from Geoffrey Blainey, Glenn Withers and Ian Marsh available for public download.

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Research in progress

CEDA's current research agenda includes climate change, establishing an institutional framework for water trading, and a review of Australia's fiscal architecture.