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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
Research Report
June 18, 2026
IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026
Australia has climbed one place to 17th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. While the result marks a modest recovery, Australia remains below its 2024 ranking of 13th and has slipped to 6th place in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more
Research Report
May 25, 2026
Built different: Modern methods of construction
Australia is not building enough homes, and the homes we do build are taking too long to complete. Read more
Upcoming events
State of the Nation 2026
June 24, 2026 Canberra Across three days in Canberra, State of the Nation will examine how we achieve sustainable, long-term prosperity for all Australians? Join us on 24-26 June 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping Australia’s future. Register
Research Report
May 4, 2026
Approved: How AI and data can transform Australia’s environmental approvals
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Upcoming events
NSW State of the State 2026
July 29, 2026 The Fullerton Hotel Join CEDA and the New South Wales business community as Premier Chris Minns delivers his second State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation. Register
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