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Upcoming events

Australia's race for space

SA

Nov 22

CEDA welcomes inaugural Australian Space Agency (ASA) Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark AC, to deliver a keynote address as part of CEDA’s future of work series.

Speakers

Dr Megan Clark AC, Head, Australian Space Agency
Mike Kalms, Partner in Charge, Operations Advisory, KPMG
The Hon. Vickie Chapman MP, Attorney-General of South Australia
Julia Mitchell, Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Sitael Australia

Public event

22/11/2019

Adelaide Convention Centre, Panorama Ballroom, North Terrace, Adelaide

Innovation | R&D

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Registration closed

The fourth industrial revolution

QLD

Nov 22

We are in the midst of technological revolution that is fundamentally altering how we live, work, and connect. Prof Keay will discuss the impact of this new chapter in human development being enabled by technology advances.

Speakers

Prof Sue Keay, Director of Cyber Physical Systems, Data61, CSIRO

Trustee only

22/11/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Innovation | R&D

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Shaping the future of work

QLD

Nov 25

Work, workers and workforces continue to evolve to meet technological change automation and innovation.

Speakers

Marian Baird AO, Head of Discipline, Work and Organisational Studies, University of Sydney

Trustee only

25/11/2019

Telstra Boardroom

Workforce | IR | HR

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

New approaches to tackling entrenched disadvantage

SA

Nov 25

CEDA’s latest research will explore how Australia can make inroads to break the cycle of entrenched disadvantage.

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Helen Connolly, Commissioner for Children and Young People
Shona Reid, Executive Director, Reconciliation SA
Ross Womersley, Chief Executive Officer, SACOSS

Public event

25/11/2019

U City , 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide

Economy

Afternoon tea (2.15pm for 2.30pm to 4.00pm)

Registration closed

Andrew Forrest AO: The global war on plastic

VIC

Nov 26

CEDA welcomes Chairman and Philanthropist Andrew Forrest for an important conversation on plastic waste and his bold initiative to try and tackle one of the greatest challenges facing our society.

Speakers

Andrew Forrest AO, Chairman and Co-founder, Fortescue Metals Group and Minderoo Foundation

Public event

26/11/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Environment

Breakfast (7.15am to 9.00am)

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Sustainable health and aged care

QLD

Nov 26

The final event in CEDA’s 2019 Health ageing and social services series examines the future of sustainable health and aged care – and what change means for practitioners, policy makers and patients.

Speakers

Professor Geoff Mitchell, Professor of General Practice and Palliative Care Primary Care Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland
Associate Professor Mark Morgan, Associate Dean External Engagement, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University
Patricia Sparrow, National Chief Executive Officer, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)
Ron Zubrik, Partner, Management Consulting, KPMG

Public event

26/11/2019

Rydges Southbank, 9 Glenelg Street

Health | Ageing

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Registration closed

Disrupting disadvantage: setting the scene

WA

Nov 26

Community, business and government will come together to explore the need for Australia and Western Australia to break the cycle of entrenched disadvantage – it’s time to see results. There are some innovative projects gaining momentum in the state and producing positive outcomes for recipients and society. This research launch will provide a much needed update on progress.

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Louise Giolitto, Chief Executive Officer, WA Council of Social Service
Mark Glasson, Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare WA
Nilesh Makwana, Chief Executive Officer, Illuminance Solutions

Public event

26/11/2019

Murdoch CBD Space, Level 9, 32 St Georges Terrace

Economy Population

Evening (4.30pm to 7.00pm)

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NSW State of the State

NSW

Nov 27

CEDA welcomes the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian for her 2019 State of the State address.

Speakers

The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of NSW

Public event

27/11/2019

The Fullerton Hotel (The Westin), No.1 Martin Place, Sydney

Economy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Registration closed

Women's economic security

NSW

Nov 28

CEDA's Women in Leadership series welcomes First State Super Chief Executive Officer, Deanne Stewart to examine women's economic security, gender pay and superannuation gaps.

Speakers

Deanne Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, First State Super
Victoria Stuart, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Beam Australia

Public event

28/11/2019

Hilton Hotel Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney

Women in Leadership

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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CEDA trustee end of year celebration: network after work

VIC

Nov 28

CEDA welcomes our trustees to an end of year cocktail and networking evening.

Speakers

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA

Invitation only event

28/11/2019

Client Services Level - CommBank, Level 19, Tower 1 727 Collins Street

Economy

Cocktail (4:30pm to 6.00pm)

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Justice reinvestment: building communities not prisons

WA

Nov 29

Join Chief Justice of Western Australia, the Hon. Peter Quinlan and industry leaders as they discuss the need for a holistic, systematic approach to justice in Western Australia.

Speakers

Greg McIntyre SC, President, The Law Society of Western Australia
Devon Cuimara, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Males Healing Centre
Zoe Henham, Chair, Women’s Legal Service Western Australia
Lana Sandas, Director - Alternative Justice, Serco

Public event

29/11/2019

KPMG Boardroom, 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Economy

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

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SA's role in securing Australia's energy future

SA

Nov 29

CEDA welcomes back SA Minister for Energy and Mining, the Hon. Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, less than a week after the Minister joins his state and federal counterparts in Perth at the COAG energy council meeting.

Speakers

The Hon. Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, SA Minister for Energy and Mining
Michael Bielinski, General Manager, Gas and Power, Siemens
Mark Vincent, General Manager Network Management, SA Power Networks
Catherine Way, Country Manager Australia, DP Energy

Public event

29/11/2019

Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide

Energy | Resources | Mining

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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2019 Victoria State of the State

VIC

Dec 3

CEDA welcomes Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Daniel Andrews to deliver the 2019 State of the State address.

Speakers

The Hon. Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria

Public event

03/12/2019

Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Place, East Melbourne

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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WA State of the State 2019

WA

Dec 4

CEDA's State of the State address provides an annual opportunity to invite your colleagues and guests to hear directly from the Premier of Western Australia, the Hon. Mark McGowan detailing the Government’s plans to continue leading the State’s economy for 2020 and beyond.

Speakers

The Hon. Mark McGowan, WA Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Jobs and Trade; and Federal-State Relations
Michelle Andrews, Director General, WA Department of Communities
Anthony Kannis, Project Director, METRONET
Nicole Lockwood, Independent Chair, Westport Taskforce

Public event

04/12/2019

Grand Ballroom, Crown Perth Convention Centre, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

Economy

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

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Defence industries: jobs and skills of the future

SA

Dec 5

As the national centre of naval shipbuilding and current and future submarines, South Australia has developed a world-class defence industry base and highly skilled workforce, with expertise across all defence activities, from systems engineering and integration to large scale fabrication.

Speakers

John Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Naval Group
Jacqui McGill, Chair, TAFE SA
The Hon. David Pisoni MP, Minister for Innovation and Skills
Brad Yelland, Chief Technology Officer, BAE Systems

Public event

05/12/2019

Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Street, Adelaide

Workforce | IR | HR

Breakfast (7.00am for 7.15am to 9.00am)

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Disrupting disadvantage: setting the scene

VIC

Dec 5

CEDA's latest research explores potential enablers of better policy and programs to address entrenched disadvantage in Australia.

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Patricia Faulkner AO, Former Board member, CEDA
Professor Roger Wilkins, Professorial Fellow, Deputy Director and HILDA Survey Deputy Director (Research), University of Melbourne
Professor Shelley Mallett, Professorial Fellow in Social Policy in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne

Public event

05/12/2019

PwC, Level 19, 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank

Population

Breakfast (7.30am to 9.30am)

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Future global technologies

WA

Dec 5

CEDA welcomes Cisco Chief Architect & CTO of Engineering, David Ward, to address CEDA Trustees on future global technologies and how he is driving new developments through client partnerships.

Speakers

David Ward, Chief Architect & CTO of Engineering, Cisco

Trustee only

05/12/2019

Curtin University St Georges Tce Main Hall

Broadband | Digital economy

Breakfast (7.30am to 9.00am)

Disrupting disadvantage: setting the scene

VIC

Dec 5

CEDA's latest research explores potential enablers of better policy and programs to address entrenched disadvantage in Australia.

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Patricia Faulkner AO, Former Board member, CEDA
Professor Roger Wilkins, Professorial Fellow, Deputy Director and HILDA Survey Deputy Director (Research), University of Melbourne
Professor Shelley Mallett, Professorial Fellow in Social Policy in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne

Invitation only event

05/12/2019

PwC, Level 19, 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank

Population

Breakfast (7.30am to 9.30am)

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CEDA WA End of Year Trustee Sundowner

WA

Dec 5

CEDA welcomes our Trustees to an exclusive, invitation-only end-of-year celebration.

Speakers

John Langoulant AO, WA State President, CEDA

Trustee only

05/12/2019

Commonwealth Bank, Bankwest Place

Economy

Evening (5.00pm to 7.00pm)

EA/PA breakfast 2019

NSW

Dec 6

CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welome the Black Dog Institute to lead our annual EA/PA networking breakfast.

Speakers

Kate Wright, Workplace Engagement Manager, Black Dog Institute

Invitation only event

06/12/2019

Hilton Hotel Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney

Health | Ageing

Breakfast (7.30am to 9.00am)

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Family domestic violence: The Police perspective

WA

Dec 9

CEDA welcomes WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson to provide a Police perspective on one of Australia’s most significant social issues, family domestic violence.

Speakers

Chris Dawson, Commissioner, WA Police

Trustee only

09/12/2019

The Westin Perth

Leadership | Management

Breakfast (7.15am to 9.00am)

Women and leadership series: end of year lunch

SA

Dec 10

Join CEDA as we celebrate the end of the working year. Jane Caro AM, Catherine Fox and Maggie Beer AM will reflect on the year that was, sharing their insights on the highs, lows and everything in-between.

Speakers

Maggie Beer AM, South Australian food icon
Jane Caro AM, Author and social commentator
Catherine Fox, Author and journalist
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA

Public event

10/12/2019

National Wine Centre, Corner Hackney Road and Botanic Road, Adelaide

Women in Leadership

Lunch (11.45am to 2.30pm)

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2020 Economic and Political Overview in Brisbane

QLD

Feb 13

CEDA’s 2020 Economic and Political Overview presents leading national commentators, expert analysis and the latest forecasts to inform the year ahead.

Speakers

Michael Blythe, Managing Director - Economics and Chief Economist, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Michelle Hutton, Chief Executive Officer, Edelman Australia
Diane Smith-Gander AO, National Chairman, CEDA and Non-Executive Director, AGL Energy and Wesfarmers Limited

Public event

13/02/2020

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Corner Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Brisbane

Economy

Half day (10.00am to 2.00pm)

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What people say about CEDA

The Hon. Tony Abbott

CEDA is one of those bodies which does take a deep interest in Australian public policy and the quality of our Government, the quality of our public conservation is immensely enhanced by organisations such as the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia.

The Hon. Tony Abbott, former prime minister of Australia

CEDA in the newsSEE ALL

Government flags upskilling to minimise economic burden of older unemployed Australians on budget
ABC News, Thursday 21 Nov 2019

Treasurer wants over 65s to keep working
InDaily, Thursday 21 Nov 2019

Ageing population is economic time bomb Frydenberg
Australian Financial Review, Tuesday 19 Nov 2019

Treasurer warns of ageing time bomb
The Canberra Times, Tuesday 19 Nov 2019

New dynamic Frydenberg says over 60s need to retrain to boost economy
Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 19 Nov 2019

Defusing fiscal time bomb will be an age old question
The Australian, Tuesday 19 Nov 2019

Australia must prepare for an ageing population
Australian Financial Review, Tuesday 19 Nov 2019

Australia GTI migrant program welcomed by HEIs but concerns over skills shortages remain
The Pie News, Monday 18 Nov 2019

Health funding needs rethink NSW minister
7 News, Monday 18 Nov 2019

Another nail in coal s coffin German steel furnace runs on renewable hydrogen in world first
Renew Economy, Thursday 14 Nov 2019

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