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CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, member-based public policy think tank. Today, our purpose is to achieve sustainable long-term prosperity for all Australians.
Led by Chairman Diane Smith-Gander AO and Chief Executive Melinda Cilento, CEDA carries on the legacy of renowned economist Sir Douglas Copland, who founded CEDA in 1960.
OUR PURPOSE
Our Story
Our Vision
Our People
WHAT WE DO
MEMBERSHIP
A membership with CEDA is your commitment to driving informed debate and innovative policy solutions.
EVENTS
Join influential thought leaders and experts from across government, business, academia and community organisations.
RESEARCH
Our economists engage with government and stakeholders to identify, analyse and offer solutions that deliver better outcomes for Australia.
MEMBERSHIP
A membership with CEDA is your commitment to driving informed debate and innovative policy solutions.
EVENTS
Join influential thought leaders and experts from across government, business, academia and community organisations.
RESEARCH
Our economists engage with government and stakeholders to identify, analyse and offer solutions that deliver better outcomes for Australia.
Open, honest and trusted
We are transparent, non-partisan, and always act with integrity at CEDA.
Curious
We learn continuously by asking questions and encouraging creativity.
Succeed together
We support each other and take responsibility for our actions.
Brave
We dream big at CEDA. Our teams have courageous conversations and try new things.
Passionate
We believe in making a difference and our ability to impact the future.
Become a CEDA member
CEDA is one of Australia’s leading public policy think tanks and together with our members our collective curiosity has the power to move the nation forward.