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CEDA promotes Australia’s economic development in a sustainable and socially balanced way



About us

CEDA - the Committee for Economic Development of Australia - is a national, independent, member-based organisation providing thought leadership and policy perspectives on the economic and social issues affecting Australia.

We achieve this through a rigorous and evidence-based research agenda, and forums and events that deliver lively debate and critical perspectives.

CEDA's expanding membership includes around 800 of Australia's leading businesses and organisations, and leaders from a wide cross-section of industries and academia. It allows us to reach major decision makers across the private and public sectors.

CEDA is an independent not-for-profit organisation, founded in 1960 by leading Australian economist Sir Douglas Copland. Our funding comes from membership fees, events, research grants and sponsorship.

Objectives

CEDA advances Australia's economic development by:

  • engaging the brightest minds in the search for the best policy ideas
  • informing our members on long-term economic,business and policy issues
  • identifying business best practices, enabling leaders to make better decisions
  • influencing policy making with independent ideas delivered in an understandable, accessible format.

Independent  research and policy

CEDA Research and Policy is independent and collaborative. We engage the brightest minds to come up with the best ideas for improving Australia's economy.

CEDA Research and Policy produces a range of reports each year on issues fundamental to Australia's economic development.

Membership

CEDA members are well connected and well informed on economic, business and public policy issues. Around 800 of Australia's leading organisations belong to CEDA.

Forums and events

CEDA is an independent and open forum - through events, briefings and policy forums - for business, government and academia to come together to discuss Australia's future.

We facilitate better public policy and consequently better outcomes for Australia's economy.

Our independence and track record differentiates us from other organisations with a voice in the public policy debate.

CEDA research and forums are used by business, politicians, policymakers and economic commentators.