Member satisfaction

Feedback from our members

"CEDA is the leader in its field for providing unbiased research into Australian matters, and hosting discussion with leaders of industry and members of government and opposition."

"CEDA has opened up our professional networks, and provided a great source of current issues and opportunities for discussion."

"An outstanding range of events with topical coverage and first rate speakers. Also some excellent representation and research output with very good coverage."

"CEDA demonstrates total respect for all views on issues that affect Australia's development. It provides a meeting place for both minds and people. It plans its subject matter in a way that provides both interest and opportunity to gather knowledge and strategies."

Survey results

CEDA took part in the 2009 Annual Business and Professions Study - an annual survey of members from 47 different associations.

According to our members, CEDA ranked first for overall performance (88% rated our performance as 'good' or 'excellent'), and first for reputation (92% believe CEDA has a good reputation in the business community).

Our strengths are:

supporting the development of knowledge and skills
providing leadership in the field
building the standing of its members
providing an opportunity for members to participate in policy development.

Membership

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