New report urges government to align productivity with purpose As the government sharpens its focus on productivity growth ahead of its upcoming Economic Reform Roundtable, a new report from the Centre for Policy Development
New safety laws welcome – but lasting change means reforming the system The Centre for Policy Development has welcomed today’s introduction of child safety legislation into parliament, but urged the government to go further by staying the course on broader reforms to create a truly universal early education and care (ECEC) system.
New report calls for urgent transformation of Australia’s social services Government must work to refocus social services on the people and communities they are meant to support, according to a new report from the Centre for Policy Development.
Putting People First: Transforming social services in partnership with people and communities Putting People First is a report from the Centre for Policy Development that lays out a bold vision to transform social services so that they genuinely meet the needs of the people and communities they are designed to support.
Transforming Australia’s Social Services Roundtable Around 30 people from government, philanthropy, community service organisations and academia joined the first Transforming Australia’s Social Services Roundtable on 23 October in Canberra.
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.
ECEC Funding Models Consultation Paper The ECEC Funding Models Consultation Paper is a joint release from CPD and the Front Project that considers the design and features of a future funding model for Australia’s ECEC system.