The Centre for Policy Development is an independent, non-partisan public policy institute with staff in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Jakarta, and a network of experts across the Indo-Pacific region.
We confront the toughest policy challenges facing Australia and the region, and take people on the journey of solving them through a unique collaborative method that creates enduring systemic change.
We prepare rigorous, cross-disciplinary, evidence based research that outlines practical policy proposals and ideas for system change
We engage with government through carefully crafted submissions to consultation processes, addressing necessary, practical steps for reform
We connect decision makers across government, business, academia, NGOs and civil society to stress test policy ideas and guide their effective implementation
Making Australia the best place to be a child and raise a family
Building a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful Indo-Pacific through collaboration and leadership
Advancing the wellbeing of people, communities and the environment by enhancing government decision-making
A clean, innovative, productive economy that supports sustainable, shared prosperity
Shaping government services to meet people’s needs with local, community-focused solutions
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