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State of the Nation 2026
June 24, 2026 Canberra Across three days in Canberra, State of the Nation will examine how we achieve sustainable, long-term prosperity for all Australians? Join us on 24-26 June 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping Australia’s future. Register
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Tasmania State of the State 2026
June 3, 2026 Wrest Point Join CEDA and the Tasmanian business community as Premier Rockliff delivers his annual State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation. Register
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Health Delivery QLD Conference
May 21, 2026 Brisbane CEDA’s Health Delivery QLD conference will explore practical, system-level solutions for building a more connected, adaptable and future-ready health system for Queensland. Register
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NSW State of the State 2026
July 29, 2026 The Fullerton Hotel Join CEDA and the New South Wales business community as Premier Chris Minns delivers his second State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation. Register
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WA Critical Minerals & Rare Earths
May 28, 2026 Perth This is a pivotal moment for Western Australia to leverage the critical minerals and rare earths opportunity, and position the state as a global leader in clean energy and advanced manufacturing supply chains. Strategic international partnerships are positioning the state to take advantage of long-term trade opportunities, and extend the value chain. Register
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Data Centres and Victoria's Digital Future
May 27, 2026 Melbourne Join CEDA and Minister Danny Pearson as we explore how data centres can drive investment and secure Victoria as an Asia‑Pacific digital powerhouse. Register
Why choose CEDA
CEDA delivers over 300 corporate events across a range of nation-shaping issues, face to face and via livestream. CEDA events showcase prominent speakers, politicians, and experts from Australia and across the globe.
CEDA plays an absolutely critical role in the intellectual life of this nation.
State of the Nation June 2024
Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon. Anthony Albanese
I do just want to congratulate CEDA on the leadership they're showing in our nationon assisting to address the under representation of women, particularly at senior leadership level, but not only that, to really persuasively put the case that gender equality benefits all of us.
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Elizabeth Broderick
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"Thank you again to CEDA for the work that you do to contribute to our national debate on so many issues. I've been involved with CEDA over the last couple of decades and they are meaningful engagements and I hope that that can continue. I'm sure it can."
Federal Leader of the Opposition
The Hon. Peter Dutton
For 60 years, CEDA has been part of the debates that have shaped the Australian economy. Now in 2020, facing the greatest global economic shock since the Great Depression, CEDA is again well-placed to inform the policies needed for Australia’s recovery. CEDA’s founder, Sir Douglas Copland spoke of chasing what he called the “adventure of growth”. It is a quest that I think aligns precisely with today’s challenge, as we look to recover from the health and economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon. Scott Morrison
CEDA is a great organisation because it deals with some of the big issues and as you're non-partisan, you get really good engagement. So I would encourage you to keep doing what you're doing. Thank you for the work that you do.
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
Senator the Hon. Penny Wong
CEDA has, for half a century, sought to promote informed discussion and balanced development of the Australian economy. That long-run perspective is never more important than at times like the present, when a cyclical event is under way and confidence tends, understandably, to wane.
Former Governor
Glenn Stevens
I have attended several CEDA events and I agree with others that the cross-sectoral mix of participants and speakers, the neutrality of the presenters, their rigor, their respect for diversity, willingness to innovate and frankness are rare qualities in our public life, making CEDA an ever more important national institution.
Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies
Professor Marcia Langton AM
The Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) was established more than half a century ago as an apolitical forum focused on major policy questions facing the nation. Over the years it has participated in several of our most contentious debates over changes that challenged prevailing economic or social orthodoxies. So it isn’t news to anyone at CEDA that structural economic reform is profoundly politically challenging.
Former Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull
CEDA is doing great work in analysing and promoting discussion for some of the most challenging and important questions facing Australians today including productivity growth, demographic changes and energy policy to name a few. And through this work CEDA is deeply engaged in the conversation about how Australia will develop in the Asian century.
Governor of South Australia
Frances Adamson
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The CEDA events program delivers the latest thinking from experts and decision makers on policy issues critical for Australia’s success.
Our events program is sharply curated to deliver informed debate , intel on emerging policy developments, and continued focus on new and innovative policy solutions.
CEDA examines issues through the lens of local, regional and national development.
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CEDA is an independent, member-based public policy think tank. Our purpose is to achieve sustainable long-term prosperity for all Australians. Our vision is clear – a better Australia, for all.
