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Our team of economists engages with a wide range of stakeholders to seek practical solutions that drive positive change through collaborative, expert-led public policy research.
Progress 2050 connects our bold vision for a better future with shared goals and strategies for getting there, bringing the full power of our collective curiosity and commitment to action to bear in securing long-term, sustained prosperity for all Australians.
Latest research
Research Article
November 28, 2024
More than a third of Australians still work from home
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Research Report
March 18, 2025
Australians are taking a pay cut to work from home
Workers say they highly value working from home, but are they willing to forgo some of their wage to do so? Read more
Research Report
April 11, 2025
Australians' financial wellbeing has improved but not everyone is benefiting
Without targeted policy intervention, we risk entrenching a system where financial security becomes increasingly dependent on home ownership status and inherited generational wealth. Read more
Research Report
June 17, 2025
IMD world competitiveness yearbook 2025
Australia has ranked 18th out of 69 countries. Read more
Research Report
May 27, 2025
Size matters: Why construction productivity is so weak
The construction sector is one of our largest industries and is vital to the functioning of our economy. Read more
Research Report
April 28, 2025
Working from home is saving Australians time and money
The economic and social benefits of the working-from-home shift appear positive, and we should look towards maintaining these gains, even as the labour market softens. Read moreCEDA’s research focus
As part of our Progress 2050 vision, CEDA members have identified the following four focus
areas as being fundamental to securing Australia’s long-term prosperity.
Productivity, innovation & investment
We need transformative action to lift productivity performance across the economy.
Energy & climate transition
We must decarbonise while maintaining energy security and economic opportunity.
Workforce & skills
A skilled and engaged workforce is critical to our future success.
Connecting people with progress
Economic strength must be powered by, and for the benefit of, all Australians.
Productivity, innovation & investment
We need transformative action to lift productivity performance across the economy.
Energy & climate transition
We must decarbonise while maintaining energy security and economic opportunity.
Workforce & skills
A skilled and engaged workforce is critical to our future success.
Connecting people with progress
Economic strength must be powered by, and for the benefit of, all Australians.
Meet our research team
Our research is overseen by CEDA’s Research and Policy Committee, and the research
agenda guided by the CEDA Council on Economic Policy.
Cassandra Winzar
Chief Economist
Areas of expertise:
Aged Care, Disadvantage and Mental Health
Andrew Barker
Head of Research
Areas of expertise:
Migration, Energy transition, Workforce
Melissa Wilson
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Productivity, Business competitiveness and dynamism
Tim Kane
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Education, Employment
Danika Adams
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Care economy, Transport and infrastructure, Industrial relations, Gender equity
Liam Dillon
Economist
James Brooks
Economist
Cassandra Winzar
Chief Economist
Areas of expertise:
Aged Care, Disadvantage and Mental Health
Andrew Barker
Head of Research
Areas of expertise:
Migration, Energy transition, Workforce
Melissa Wilson
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Productivity, Business competitiveness and dynamism
Tim Kane
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Education, Employment
Danika Adams
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Care economy, Transport and infrastructure, Industrial relations, Gender equity
Liam Dillon
Economist
James Brooks
Economist
Our impact
In 2023-24, CEDA achieved the following reach across social media, print and digital media
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95,000+ website views and report downloads
19 Hansard mentions
829,000+ social media impressions
5000+ mentions across tv, radio, digital and print media
Our members are embedded in our research work
CEDA members provide industry knowledge and best practice, contributing to targeted policy discussion throughout all stages of our research. Members participate in roundtable discussions and working groups, provide valuable case studies to support our reports and advise our research team as part of our Member Advisory Committees.