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Effective Date: 27 February 2026
1. Purpose
This Events Policy sets out the terms and conditions that apply to attendance at CEDA events, programs and related activities.
CEDA:
All events are conducted in furtherance of CEDA’s charitable purposes.
2. Application of This Policy
This Policy applies to:
By registering for or attending a CEDA event, you agree to comply with this Policy.
The CEDA Events Policy supplements CEDA’s Terms and Conditions in relation to events. In the event of any inconsistency, this Policy will prevail to the extent of that inconsistency for all matters relating to CEDA events.
3. Compliance with Australian Law
CEDA conducts events in compliance with applicable laws, including:
Nothing in this Policy excludes rights available under the Australian Consumer Law.
4. Code of Conduct
CEDA is committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive events.
All attendees must:
CEDA reserves the right to:
where behaviour breaches this Policy.
No refund will be provided where removal is due to misconduct.
5. Work Health and Safety
CEDA takes reasonable steps to comply with applicable Work Health and Safety laws.
Attendees must:
CEDA is not liable for personal injury except as required under law.
6. Registration and Payments
Event registration is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Prices:
CEDA reserves the right to refuse or cancel registrations where necessary.
7. Event Refunds and Cancellations
7.1 Cancellation by Attendee
All cancellations and changes must be made:
Refunds will be processed within 21 days of cancellation via the same method used for payment.
7.2 Substitutions
Attendee substitutions for the originally booked event may be made at any time up until the event commences.
The substitute attendee must comply with this Events Policy.
7.3 Cancellation by CEDA
If CEDA cancels an event:
CEDA is not responsible for travel, accommodation or other associated costs.
7.4 Event Changes or Rescheduling
CEDA reserves the right to:
If an event is materially changed or rescheduled, refund eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law.
7.5 Consumer Guarantees
Nothing in this Policy excludes rights under the Australian Consumer Law, including where services are not delivered with due care and skill or are not provided as described.
8. Recording and Photography
CEDA may photograph, film or record events.
By attending, you:
If you do not wish to be recorded, you must notify CEDA prior to the event.
Personal information collected in connection with event registration is handled in accordance with CEDA’s Privacy Policy.
9. Media Attendance
Media representatives may attend CEDA events only where expressly authorised by CEDA.
Where media are present:
CEDA reserves the right to restrict or revoke media access at its discretion.
10. Chatham House Rule
Where specified, CEDA events are conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
Under this rule:
Attendees must comply with any confidentiality requirements communicated for a specific event.
Breach of these requirements may result in removal from the event and restriction from future participation.
11. Use and Attribution of CEDA Content
Attendees may reference or quote information obtained at CEDA events unless otherwise restricted (for example, where the Chatham House Rule applies).
Where attribution is permitted:
Recording, reproducing or distributing event content (including presentations or discussions) is not permitted without prior written approval from CEDA.
12. Intellectual Property
All event materials are protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
Attendees must not:
13. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law:
Nothing excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
14. Force Majeure
CEDA is not liable for delay or failure to hold an event due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:
15. Variations to This Policy
CEDA may update this Policy from time to time.
The current version will be published on the website and include the effective date.
16. Contact
For enquiries regarding events, contact Events@ceda.com.au.
Effective Date: 27 February 2026
1. About CEDA
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA):
CEDA operates exclusively for its charitable purposes and on a not-for-profit basis.
2. Application of These Terms
These Terms and Conditions govern:
By using our website, registering for events, purchasing services, or making a donation, you agree to these Terms. The CEDA Events Policy supplements these terms and conditions.
3. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of:
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies available under the Australian Consumer Law (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), Schedule 2) or any other applicable law that cannot lawfully be excluded.
4. Charitable and DGR Status
CEDA is a registered charity and operates in furtherance of its charitable purposes.
As a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR):
Nothing in these Terms permits conduct inconsistent with CEDA’s charitable status, ACNC registration, or DGR endorsement.
5. Donations
Where you make a donation:
Payments for events, programs or services are not considered donations.
CEDA complies with applicable Commonwealth and State fundraising laws where fundraising activities are conducted.
6. Website Use
You agree to:
CEDA reserves the right to restrict or suspend access where misuse is suspected.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on CEDA’s website and in its publications (including reports, research, branding, and event materials) is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
You must not:
Users must not misattribute, misrepresent or selectively use CEDA content, including publications, event materials, recordings or commentary. Any permitted use must accurately reflect the original context and acknowledge CEDA as the source.
8. Events
The CEDA Events Policy supplements this policy. The CEDA events policy sets out the terms and conditions that apply specifically to attendance at CEDA events.
9. Refunds and Cancellations
Refund policies are published at the time of booking.
Under the Australian Consumer Law, you are entitled to remedies if services are not delivered with due care and skill or are not provided as promised.
Except as required by law:
If CEDA cancels an event, registrants will be offered a refund or transfer.
10. Payments
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD).
Where applicable, prices include GST under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
You agree to provide accurate billing details and authorise payment processing.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law:
Nothing excludes liability that cannot be lawfully excluded, including rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
12. Privacy
CEDA handles personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
13. Content Submissions
If you submit content:
14. Compliance with Law
CEDA is committed to complying with:
Users agree to comply with all applicable laws when engaging with CEDA.
15. Variation of Terms
CEDA may update these Terms from time to time. The current version will be published on the website and include the effective date.
Continued use constitutes acceptance.
16. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, please email info@ceda.com.au.
Effective Date: 27 February 2026
1. Purpose
CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect personal information, and how individuals may access or correct their personal information or make a complaint.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” has the meaning given in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and includes information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
Depending on the nature of our engagement with you, we may collect:
We generally do not collect sensitive information unless required for a lawful purpose and with your consent (for example, accessibility and dietary requirements for events).
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information:
If we receive personal information about you that we did not request, we will determine whether we could have lawfully collected it. If not, we will securely destroy or de-identify it.
4. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect and use personal information to:
We may also use personal information for direct marketing in accordance with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth). You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information:
We take reasonable steps to ensure that third-party service providers handle personal information in accordance with Australian privacy standards.
6. Cross-Border Disclosure of Personal Information
Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside Australia.
Where we disclose personal information to overseas recipients, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient does not breach the Australian Privacy Principles, in accordance with APP 8.
These steps may include:
By providing personal information to CEDA, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred overseas in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. Data Security
CEDA takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, consistent with APP 11.
These measures may include:
8. Data Breach Notification
CEDA complies with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme under Part IIIC of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
If we suspect a data breach, we will promptly assess whether it is likely to result in serious harm to affected individuals.
Where required, we will notify:
Our notification will include:
We will also take appropriate steps to contain and remediate the breach.
9. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (including taxation, corporate and employment record-keeping obligations).
When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it in accordance with our records management policies and APP 11.
10. Access and Correction
Under APP 12 and APP 13, you have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and request correction if it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
You can update your information via our Portal. Alternatively, requests can be made in writing to info@ceda.com.au.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CEDA’s website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Cookies may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on our website.
We may use third-party analytics providers, which may store data on servers located outside Australia.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Where required by law, we will seek consent before placing non-essential cookies.
12. Direct Marketing
CEDA may send you communications about events, publications and services that may be of interest.
We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) and provide a clear and simple mechanism to opt out of marketing communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.
13. Complaints
If you believe CEDA has breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint by contacting us at info@ceda.com.au.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
14. Changes to This Policy
CEDA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology or our practices.
The current version will always be available on our website and will include the effective date.