Reports & Papers Better Together: Fostering local-state partnerships for healthier communities 27 July 2026 Better Together is a report from the Centre for Policy Development that looks at ways local councils can overcome chronic under-resourcing by partnering with state and federal governments to provide… Learn more Download
Roundtables & Forums Warp Speed Roundtable Series 8 July 2026 CPD brought together leaders in government, industry bodies, unions and civil society to discuss how Australia can accelerate its renewable energy infrastructure deployment to meet our targets and national objectives. Learn more Download
Submissions Submission on Tasmania’s 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy 27 February 2026 CPD’s submission on Tasmania's draft 20-year preventive health strategy strongly supports the focus on economic drivers of wellbeing and urges the government to continue this focus through implementation. Learn more Download
Reports & Papers Redirecting our Energy: A practical pathway for energy subsidy reform in Indonesia 22 February 2026 Redirecting our Energy is a report from the Centre for Policy Development that lays out a practical, phased pathway to reform Indonesia’s costly household fossil fuel subsidies. Learn more Download
Reports & Papers How to embed learning systems in social services: A case study of South Australia’s Child and Family Support System 4 February 2026 How to embed learning systems in social services is a report from CPD, in partnership with The Front Project, that provides practical lessons for policymakers and public servants on how… Learn more Download
Submissions Submission: A new approach to programs for families and children 5 December 2025 CPD’s briefing note Overcoming challenges in collaborative commissioning pinpoints the main barriers to adopting this approach, and explores ways to overcome them to design services that truly meet community needs. Learn more Download
Submissions Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into Delivering quality care more efficiently 15 September 2025 The Centre for Policy Development’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry on Delivering quality care more efficiently makes 10 recommendations drawing on CPD’s recent work on improving measurement in the… Learn more Download
Submissions Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation 15 September 2025 The Centre for Policy Development’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry on Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation makes eight recommendations to help drive faster emissions… Learn more Download
Reports & Papers Productivity with Purpose: Clear pathways to a more equitable future 11 August 2025 Productivity with Purpose is a report from the Centre for Policy Development that lays out practical reforms for tying productivity to outcomes that Australians value. Learn more Download