Measuring What Matters Dashboard update a vital step toward prioritising people and communities CPD welcomes today’s release of the updated Measuring What Matters dashboard from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This update is a timely reminder of the need to look beyond…
Pay rise for early educators key step toward a universal early childhood system The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) welcomes today’s announcement of a Federal Government-funded pay rise for early childhood educators.
Ambitious reforms needed to fix Australia’s broken employment services system CPD welcomes the Federal Government's response to the final report of the House Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services, and is pleased to see the government recognise the shortcomings…
Bold reform needed to tackle issues with Australia’s early learning system A new CPD report has highlighted that achieving the government’s ambition for truly universal early education and care, one that works for all children and families, will be possible through bold…
Meeting Australia’s climate targets will require new rules for government buying A new CPD report recommends strategic changes to state and federal procurement policies to accelerate Australia's net zero transition and support the growth of budding green industries like green steel…
Budget presents a renewed vision for the government’s role in creating a better future for Australians The 2024 Federal Budget presents a renewed vision for the government's role in creating a better future for Australians and strengthening our economy.
Announcement of Board Transition at CPD As part of CPD's board transition, Sam Mostyn AO has stepped down as Chair and Deputy Chair Dr Don Russell has been appointed as Acting Board Chair.
Future Made in Australia Act will boost Australia’s competitiveness, not stifle it The Albanese government’s Future Made in Australia Act, aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing and catalysing investment in burgeoning technologies, is a welcome recognition that securing Australia’s long-term competitive advantage in…
Clear government vision key to unlocking long-term economic resilience and supporting future industry The Australian Government needs to take a more hands-on approach to industry policy to meet productivity targets and tackle major challenges
