Key documents for the fourth ADFM meeting: Full agenda and participant list Briefing papers Participant profiles Press Release The fifth meeting of the Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration (ADFM) took place on 10-12 September 2017 in Manila, the Philippines, as… more
Programs
RSVP: John Menadue Oration by Marty Natalegawa | 2 November 2017 | Melbourne
If you can join this special event, please RSVP here. WHEN: Thursday, 2 November 2017, 5.30pm – 8.00 pm WHERE: State Library Victoria, Village Roadshow Theatrette 179 La Trobe St, Melbourne Join us to welcome Marty Natalegawa, Indonesia’s former… more
Vale Bernie Shepherd, 30 May 1944 – 23 June 2017
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to one of CPD’s dearest fellows, Mr Bernie Shepherd AM FACE. Bernie Shepherd was a public educator, school leader, scientist, researcher and writer like few others. Rising from humble beginnings… more
Losing the Game: State of our schools in 2017 | REPORT | June 2017
Six years after the recommendations from the original Gonski Review into education were published, Australia is once again on the cusp of major education reform. In early May, the Turnbull Government surprised everyone by proposing a new package of needs-based, sector-blind schools… more
Directors’ Duties and Climate Risks Business Panel in Sydney | EVENT | June 2017
On June 8, CPD and EY convened an expert panel to discuss the role company directors need to play in response to climate-related risks to their business, and what this means for other sustainability and long-term challenges.une The panel was… more
Why trust matters in our democracy – Conversation with Charlie Leadbeater | EVENT | June 2017
On Wednesday, 7 June 2017, CPD was excited to host our special guest Charlie Leadbeater for a roundtable on the topic of “Why trust matters for our democracy”. Charlie is one of the UK’s foremost researchers, writers and… more
Help unlock Australia’s potential – “$50 for 2017″ appeal
CPD fills a big gap in Australian policy-making The political landscape of the past year could hardly have been more tumultuous at home and abroad. Throughout this uncertainty, CPD made a big difference to policy development in Australia and the… more
Invitation to Directors’ Duties and Climate Risks Business Panel | June 8 | Sydney
If you can join, please RSVP by Tuesday 6 June here
Join CPD Fellow Ian Dunlop and call for more urgent climate action now
For almost two decades, CPD Fellow Ian Dunlop has been a powerful voice advocating for both a better understanding of climate science as well as for more urgent, robust policy responses from government. His expertise and policy work have been recognised at… more