Latest CEDA news, research and public policy events
Research Report
November 9, 2026
Building what Australia needs: Lifting productivity in major infrastructure projects
A new CEDA directions paper, produced in partnership with WSP, finds that poor risk management practices, contract complexity and fragmented procurement processes have contributed to infrastructure projects running over time and over budget. Read more
Research Report
October 14, 2026
Australia's economic misery looks set to stay
Improvement in three key economic indicators since 2023 has now been completely reversed, new CEDA analysis of the “misery index” shows. Read more
Research Report
August 19, 2026
Bricks, not businesses
Australians are retreating from business ownership and investing more in property – that’s a problem for productivity. Read more
Research Report
October 21, 2026
Fit for Purpose: Aligning Affordable housing with need
Better targeting of Australia's existing affordable housing stock could provide homes for almost 19,000 families currently on social housing waitlists. Read more
Research Report
June 21, 2026
State of the Nation Report
The report is the first to track progress against CEDA’s Progress 2050 vision. It measures how Australia is advancing across six goals spanning a strong economy and a strong social compact to deliver prosperity for all Australians. Read more
Upcoming events
ACCC annual compliance and enforcement priorities update 2027
March 4, 2027 Sydney ACCC Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb is back to the CEDA stage to deliver her annual address on issues including the evolving regulatory focus, emerging enforcement priorities, fair trading and consumer safety. Register
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