For nearly 50 years, CEDA has informed, influenced and raised the standard of discussion about the issues shaping Australia’s economic and social development.

We do this by:

• publishing independent research
• providing a forum for debate and discussion
• offering a membership network to people and organisations that value knowledge, insights and ideas in Australia’s best interests.

CEDA is an independent not-for-profit organisation. Our funding comes from membership fees, events, research grants and sponsorship.

CEDA's Activities

Independent Research

CEDA Research is independent and collaborative. We engage the brightest minds to come up with the best ideas for improving Australia’s economy. CEDA Research produces a range of reports each year on issues fundamental to Australia’s economic development.

Policy Forum

CEDA has a unique role. We offer an independent and open forum – through our events, conferences and briefings – for business, government and academia to come together to discuss Australia’s future.
CEDA’s aim is to facilitate better public policy and consequently better
outcomes for Australia’s economy.

• Our independence and track record differentiates us from other
  organisations with a voice in the public policy debate.
• CEDA research and forums are used by business, politicians,
  policymakers and economic commentators.

Membership association

CEDA members are well connected and wellinformed on economic, business and public policy issues. More than 800 of Australia’s leading organisations belong to CEDA.

CEDA's Objectives

CEDA advances Australia’s economic development by

• Engaging the brightest minds in the search for the
  best policy ideas
• Informing our members on long-term economic,
  business and policy issues
• Identifying business best practices, enabling leaders
  to make better decisions
• Influencing policy making with independent ideas
  delivered in an understandable, accessible format.