Independence, informed debate, policy influence and reach.

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, membership-based think tank formed in 1960.

For 60 years, CEDA has identified the policy issues that matter for Australia’s future and pursued solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes for the greater good. 

CEDA’s independence and a membership base that spans across Australia and all sectors makes us unique in the Australian policy landscape, and enables us to bring together and harness the insights and ideas of a broad cross-section of industry, government, community and academia.

Working with our members, we deliver on our purpose by:

• Researching the most important issues affecting Australia;
• Informing and stimulating constructive debate of critical issues;
• Facilitating collaborative and innovative policy ideas and solutions;
• Influencing decision makers by delivering compelling evidence and recommendations and advocating in support of our positions.

Our work is focused on three key themes: supporting a more dynamic economy, the provision of world class essential services, and enabling economic and social participation and opportunity. These are fundamental drivers of individual and community wellbeing.  

Our research agenda is currently focused on better understanding the drivers of economic dynamism in Australia, and identifying key challenges, opportunities and policy solutions across five key areas:

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

The concept for CEDA was based on US think tank the Committee for Economic Development (CED). Today, CEDA's reach goes beyond Australia as a member of an international network of counterpart organisations. 

CEDA uses these international affiliations to inform our agenda and provide international perspectives and knowledge to our members. Member organisations of the international network of counterpart organisations include: