2024 AI LEADERSHIP SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
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.
Together, we have a shared vision for how the nation can meet its economic potential, providing sustainable, long-term prosperity for all Australians.
Latest research
Research Report
January 23, 2024
Boosting dynamism: What Australia can learn from other nations
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Research Report
May 1, 2024
Clean energy precincts: How to seize the green export opportunity
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Research Report
October 4, 2023
Duty of care: Aged-care sector running on empty
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Research Report
February 22, 2024
Economic and Policy Outlook 2024
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Research Report
March 21, 2024
Making better use of migrants' skills
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Research Report
July 24, 2023
Powering the transition
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
95,000+ website views and report downloads
19 Hansard mentions
829,000+ social media impressions
5000+ mentions across tv, radio, digital and print media
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.