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What people say about CEDA

Since its founding by Sir Douglas Copland fifty years ago, the Committee for Economic Development of Australia has played an influential role in shaping our country's public policy and best practice in evolving economic, social, cultural and international contexts.... CEDA is an important partner in Australia's democracy.

Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

It's wonderful to be here at CEDA once again to do what CEDA does best, which is to keep the focus firmly on the future... Organisations like CEDA have an important role to play in promoting public policy debate about how we tackle the great challenges of the Global Recession and the long term productivity of this nation.

Julia Gillard, Prime Minister (then Deputy Prime Minister)

CEDA has played a big role in providing important public policy discussion for a long period of time.

Professor Ross Garnaut, Chair of the Garnaut Climate Change Review

CEDA has, for half a century, sought to promote informed discussion and balanced development of the Australian economy. That long-run perspective is never more important than at times like the present, when a cyclical event is under way and confidence tends, understandably, to wane.

Glenn Stevens, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia

I want to acknowledge the significant contribution that this association has made towards public policy in Australia; it plays a commendable role and is highly respected. The National Bank very much values its association with CEDA.

Joseph Healy, Group Executive, Business Banking, National Australia Bank

…CEDA's stated purpose is "to promote Australia's economic development in a sustainable and socially balanced way". This objective is particularly germane to the topic of today's discussion, climate change and our response to it.

Dr Martin Parkinson, Secretary to the Treasury (then Secretary, Australian Government Department of Climate Change)

I'd like to commence by acknowledging the contribution that CEDA makes to national economic debate, and the central role that it plays as an organisation for the exchange of ideas and opinions…and to engage in the great discourse that is so central to a democracy.

Lindsay Tanner, Former Minister for Finance and Regulation

I would like to thank CEDA...and acknowledge the unique contribution the organisation has made to the development and progress of Australian public policy.

Steve Tucker, CEO, MLC

For progress to be made, corporate Australia must always be prepared to contribute to - and improve - the quality of the public policy debate. CEDA has a long-standing record of achievement and a vitally important role in this process.

David Morgan, former CEO, Westpac

Thank you to CEDA…for the vital role they play in fostering public debate.

John Mulchay, CEO, Suncorp Metway

When I think of CEDA I think of relevance and significance.

Mick Allworth, National Partner in Charge - Government, KPMG