CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia

Speaking to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s Life Matters, CEDA Senior Economist Melissa WILSON explored the future of working from home — citing key data from Australian workplaces — amidst calls for a return to the office. Take a listen 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gXreDhZq #WFH #remotework #auspol

Hear directly from NSW Minister for Water, the Hon Rose Jackson as she gives a portfolio update and discussion on water security. Learn how the NSW Government plans to address the challenge of water scarcity and harness the power of water to drive opportunity. Register: https://lnkd.in/giCpiuYP Thank you to our sponsor: GHD and Sydney Water

“We came out number one for unemployment, for construction activity and for dwelling starts." CEDA Senior Economist Melissa WILSON says that the South Australian economy is tracking reasonably well, despite losing momentum in recent months. Read the rest of our latest South Australian economic update here: https://bit.ly/3AyaBNN #economy #SouthAustralia

Gross state demand is barely keeping pace with population growth in Queensland, says CEDA Head of Research Andrew Barker. Learn more about the current state of Queensland's economy in CEDA's economic outlook report for August: https://bit.ly/4dUHQZP #economy #Queensland

The 2024 AI Leadership Summit arrives in Melbourne this October. Explore the full agenda with sessions on AI regulation, applications for business innovation and productivity, privacy and cybersecurity, the evolution of work and more. Secure your seat here: https://bit.ly/3zGafnS 🌏 In partnership with: National AI Centre. Thank you to our sponsors: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Clayton Utz, KPMG Australia, La Trobe University and Nous Group. #AI #Leadership #ResponsibleAI

“The situation in Victoria has deteriorated since its highs, much like many of the economies throughout Australia." According to CEDA Economist Liam Dillon, demand has cooled in Victoria since post-pandemic highs, sitting second last behind Tasmania on demand for goods and services. Read more on the latest economic outlook for Victoria here. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g3j5p_bB #Victoria #Melbourne #economy #auspol

New research from CEDA member Settlement Services International demonstrates that $70 billion could be added to the national economy over the next decade if permanent migrants worked jobs that matched their skills at the same rate as Australian-born workers. SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis AM examines the challenges around this and how they can be addressed. https://lnkd.in/gisisMJH #migration #skilledmigrants #auspol #ausecon

Natural resources have underpinned Australia’s economic success. There are opportunities ahead in the energy transition and our strong ties within the Asia-Pacific region. But our economy faces longstanding challenges to which we have failed to adequately respond. What are they and how can we start to move the dial? CEDA has released Progress 2050 - our shared vision that will set out a series of policy priorities and goals that Australia should pursue to help the nation meet its economic potential over the next 25 years and achieve long-term prosperity for all Australians. ⬇️ Check it out: https://bit.ly/4dw9CLW ⬅️

"It's about setting a standard and also making change." Last week, VIC Minister for Women; Minister for Jobs and Industry and Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, the Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP spoke to some of our Victorian members about her priorities for the 'Our Equal State' strategy and how it can inform greater #genderequality in the workplace. Members, visit our website for more Gender Equality Power Start events happening across the country: https://lnkd.in/eqaMh3sW

We cannot presume previous strengths will continue to support future prosperity. As part of CEDA’s new program pursuing impactful, long-term policy thinking – Progress 2050 – we have released a economic dashboard exclusive to members, that reveals how Australia is faring as a nation and explores key risks to future success. Members, access the dashboard now. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dw9CLW