CEDA POLICIES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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: 

• Is incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory;
• Is a company limited by guarantee;
• Is registered as a charity with theAustralian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC); and
• Is endorsed as aDeductible Gift Recipient (DGR)under theIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth).

All events are conducted in furtherance of CEDA’s charitable purposes. 

2. Application of This Policy

This Policy applies to: 

• In-person events
• Virtual and hybrid events
• Conferences and forums
• Roundtables and member briefings
• Training programs and workshops
• Networking events

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: 

• Australian Consumer Law (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth))
• ApplicableWork Health and Safety (WHS) legislation
• Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
• Anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation
• State and Territory public safety requirements

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: 

• Behave professionally and respectfully;
• Comply withvenue rules and CEDA staff directions;
• Not engage in harassment, discrimination,intimidationor disruptive behaviour;
• Not act in a way that compromises safety.

CEDA reserves the right to: 

• Refuse entry;
• Remove an attendee from an event;
• Cancel future attendance rights;

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: 

• Follow reasonable safety instructions;
• Not attend if unwell where doing so may pose a risk to others;
• Comply withany health directives applicable at the time of the event.

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: 

• Are listed in Australian dollars (AUD);
• Include GST where applicable under theA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).

CEDA reserves the right to refuse or cancel registrations where necessary. 

7. Event Refunds and Cancellations

7.1 Cancellation by Attendee 

• Ticket cancellations received by5.00 pm, 10 days prior to the event, will be refunded in full.
• Full payment isrequiredfor any cancellation received within 10 days of the event or for non-attendance on the day.
• CEDA does not hold registration fees in credit.
• Registrations may be cancelled or transferred to another eventin accordance withthis Policy.

All cancellations and changes must be made: 

• Via the online events portal; or
• By email toevents@ceda.com.au.

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: 

• Attendees will be offered a full refund of the ticket price paid; or
• Theoptionto transfer registration to a future event.

CEDA is not responsible for travel, accommodation or other associated costs. 

7.4 Event Changes or Rescheduling 

CEDA reserves the right to: 

• Change speakers or program content;
• Alter venue or delivery format (including virtual delivery);
• Reschedule event timing.

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: 

• Consent to being photographed or recorded;
• Grant CEDA a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use such material for promotional and reporting purposes.

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: 

• They must be pre-registered by CEDA;
• This will be communicated to attendees and speakers in advance wherepracticable; 
• Media mustcomply withthis Events Policy and anyadditionalconditions imposed by CEDA; 
• Recording, reporting and publication must be consistent with any applicable event rules, including the Chatham House Rule where specified. 

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: 

• Participants are free to use the information received; 
• However, neither the identity nor the affiliation of speakers or participants may be revealed. 

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: 

• CEDA must be acknowledged as the source; 
• Content must not be misrepresented or used out of context; 
• Speakers must not be quoted or attributed without consent where confidentiality applies. 

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: 

• Record events without permission;
• Distribute materials beyond personal or internal use;
• Use CEDA branding without written consent.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law: 

• CEDA excludes liability for indirect or consequential loss;
• Liability for services is limited to resupply or refund.

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: 

• Natural disasters;
• Government restrictions;
• Public health emergencies;
• Industrial disputes.

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): 

• Is incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory;
• Is a company limited by guarantee;
• Is registered as a charity with theAustralian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)under theAustralian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth);
• Is governed by theCorporations Act 2001 (Cth)and the ACNC Governance Standards; and
• Is endorsed as aDeductible Gift Recipient (DGR)under theIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth).

CEDA operates exclusively for its charitable purposes and on a not-for-profit basis. 

2. Application of These Terms

These Terms and Conditions govern: 

• Use of CEDA’s website;
• Attendance at CEDA events;
• Participation in CEDA programs;
• Purchase of CEDA services or publications;
• Donations made to CEDA; 
• Submission of content to CEDA platforms.

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: 

• The Commonwealth of Australia; and
• The Australian Capital Territory.

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): 

• Gifts of $2 or more may be tax deductible, subject to the requirements of theIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth);
• Donations are applied solely to CEDA’s charitable purposes;
• Donations aregenerally non-refundableexcept as required by law.

Nothing in these Terms permits conduct inconsistent with CEDA’s charitable status, ACNC registration, or DGR endorsement. 

5. Donations

Where you make a donation: 

• Youwarrantthat the funds are your own and are not derived from unlawful activity;
• You acknowledge that donations are voluntary and do not create membership, voting rights or ownership interests;
• A tax receipt will be issued where eligible under DGR requirements.

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: 

• Use the website for lawful purposes only;
• Notattemptto gain unauthorised access to systems or data;
• Not upload malicious code;
• Not interfere with website functionality.

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: 

• Access and download content for personal or internal business use.

You must not: 

• Reproduce or distribute content for commercial purposes without written permission;
• Alter or misrepresent CEDA content.

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: 

• Change-of-mind refunds are not available;
• Donations are non-refundable;
• CEDA is not responsible for consequential losses (e.g. travel or accommodation).

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: 

• CEDA excludes liability for indirect or consequential loss;
• Liability for services is limited to resupply or refund.

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: 

• Youwarrantthat you have the right tosubmitit;
• You grant CEDA a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish it;
• You acknowledge CEDA may edit for clarity or compliance.

14. Compliance with Law

CEDA is committed to complying with: 

• TheACNC Act 2012 (Cth)and Governance Standards;
• TheCorporations Act 2001 (Cth);
• ThePrivacy Act 1988 (Cth);
• TheAustralian Consumer Law;
• TheSpam Act 2003 (Cth);
• Applicable fundraising and WHS laws.

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: 

• Name, title and contact details (email, phone, postal address)
• Employer or organisation details
• Membership details
• Event registration and attendance information
• Payment and billing information
• Website usage data (including IP address and device information)
• Communication preferences
• Feedback, surveyresponsesand correspondence
• Information required for employment,contractingor governance purposes

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: 

• Directly from you (e.g. event registrations, membership applications, surveys, website forms);
• When you communicate with us (by email, phone or online);
• From publicly available sources (e.g. professional profiles);
• From third partieswherepermittedby law (e.g. your employer in connection with membership).

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: 

• Provide membership services and benefits;
• Deliver events, research,publicationsand programs;
• Process payments and manage accounts;
• Communicate with members and stakeholders;
• Conduct research and policy engagement;
• Improve our website and services;
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations.

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: 

• To service providers whoassistus in delivering our services (e.g. IT providers, cloud hosting services, payment processors, event platforms);
• To professional advisers (legal, audit, accounting);
• Where required or authorised by law;
• With your consent.

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: 

• Conducting due diligence on providers;
• Entering into contractual agreements requiring privacy compliance;
• Requiringappropriate securitymeasures;
• Limiting the scope of personal informationdisclosed.

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: 

• Secure IT systems and firewalls;
• Access controls and authentication protocols;
• Staff training and confidentiality obligations;
• Secure cloud hosting arrangements;
• Regular system monitoring and review.

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: 

• The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC); and
• Affected individuals as soon aspracticable.

Our notification will include: 

• The nature of the breach;
• The kinds of information affected;
• Recommended steps individuals should take; and
• Contact details for further information.

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: 

• Improve website functionality and performance;
• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns;
• Personalise content;
• Support marketing and engagement activities.

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.