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Progress 2050 connects our bold vision for a better future with shared goals and strategies for getting there, bringing the full power of our collective curiosity and commitment to action to bear in securing long-term, sustained prosperity for all Australians.
Latest research
Research Report
April 8, 2026
Hustling, not hiring: why fewer Australians are starting a business
The proportion of business owners in the workforce hit a record low in 2025, despite ongoing interest in entrepreneurship and self-employment. Read more
Research Report
December 1, 2025
A middle path: How gentle density can help solve Australia's housing crisis
Reforms that allow modest increases to housing density could add close to one million new homes across Australia's five largest cities, a new CEDA report has found. Read more
Research Report
September 17, 2025
In the dark: Australians need to know their disaster risk
Governments should make flood studies readily accessible and provide more resources to help Australians understand the natural disaster risks they face in their homes. Read more
Research Report
August 20, 2025
Towards a more seamless Australian economy
Frictions that prevent firms from operating across Australia restrict competition, raise costs, reduce choice and constrain labour mobility. Read more
Research Report
October 7, 2025
Duty of care: How to fix the aged care worker shortage
Current migration programs are failing to address Australia’s chronic aged care worker shortage and should be replaced with a new visa pathway. Read more
Research Report
December 15, 2025
Tracking the rise of industry regulation
There has been a rise in excessively stringent regulation across the Australian economy, creating a complex, overlapping and growing web that burdens business and hinders productivity. 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.
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
Julie Toth
Principal Economist
Areas of expertise:
Progress 2050, business dynamism, innovation, competition, diversity
Danika Adams
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Care economy, transport and infrastructure, industrial relations, gender equity
Tim Kane
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Education, employment
Liam Dillon
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Macroeconomic analysis, environmental economics
Daniel Beadle
Economist
Areas of expertise:
Work from home, superannuation
Jonathon Mahon
Economist
Areas of expertise:
Transport, housing
Cassandra Winzar
Chief Economist
Areas of expertise:
Aged care, disadvantage and mental health
Julie Toth
Principal Economist
Areas of expertise:
Progress 2050, business dynamism, innovation, competition, diversity
Danika Adams
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Care economy, transport and infrastructure, industrial relations, gender equity
Tim Kane
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Education, employment
Liam Dillon
Senior Economist
Areas of expertise:
Macroeconomic analysis, environmental economics
Daniel Beadle
Economist
Areas of expertise:
Work from home, superannuation
Jonathon Mahon
Economist
Areas of expertise:
Transport, housing
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
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.