A Federation for the 21st Century

On 27 October 2014, CEDA released A Federation for the 21st Century.

The report explores the efficiency of the Australian Federation, duplication between Commonwealth/state responsibilities and implications for public sector productivity.

This report was released at an event in Sydney. Click here to watch videos from the Federalism report launch.

A Federation for the 21st Century examines:

• The key challenges for a federation in the 21st century;
• The potential for reforming the way government organises and delivers services;
• The relationship between the Commonwealth and state governments in relation to funding, investment and infrastructure:
• Local versus national requirements for services and regulation; and
• Engaging with state and Commonwealth policy makers to increase Australia's long-term economic and social prosperity.

Download the report - A Federation for the 21st Century (pdf)

Read media release - CEDA report: Fed's revenue distribution failing to deliver for states

Read opinion piece - Another Tenterfield needed to drive reform by CEDA Chief Executive, Professor the Hon. Stephen Martin

Watch videos - Federalism report launch and events

Chapters and authors

Federalism launch and forums

Report launch in Sydney Monday, 27 October 2014

CEDA's 2014 policy perspective, A Federation for the 21st Century, will be launched at a CEDA forum in Sydney on Monday, 27 October 2014. Speakers:

• The Hon. Nick Greiner AC, Former Premier of NSW; CEDA Board of Governors
• The Hon. Justice Duncan Kerr Chev LH, Federal Court of Australia Judge; President, Administrative Appeals Tribunal; and former Federal Minister for Justice
• Professorial Fellow Terry Moran AC, CEDA Board of Governors; National President and Institute of Public Administration Australia (contributing report author)

Watch videos - Federalism report launch

Melbourne - Wednesday, 29 October 2014

Speakers:

• Dr Ian Watt AO, Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Professor Percy Allan AM, Principal, Percy Allan & Associates (contributing report author)
• Tanya Smith, Principal, Nous Group (contributing report author)
• Brad Vann, Partner, Clayton Utz (contributing report author)

Watch videos from this event

Perth - Friday, 31 October 2014

Speakers:

• The Hon. Richard Court AC, Former Premier of Western Australia and Non-Executive Chairman, Iron Ore Holding
• The Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MP, Federal Member for Perth
• Professorial Fellow Terry Moran AC, CEDA Board of Governors and National President, Institute of Public Administration Australia (contributing report author)

Brisbane - Thursday, 6 November 2014

Speakers:

• Professor John Cole, University of Southern Queensland (contributing report author)
• Jennifer Menzies, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Griffith University (contributing report author)
• Malcolm Roberts, Chairman, Queensland Competition Authority

Adelaide - Tuesday, 11 November, 2014

Speakers:

• The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, former Judge, High Court of Australia
• Jennifer Menzies, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Griffith University (contributing report author)
• Dr Lynn Arnold AO, former Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare SA

Watch videos from this event