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Bill Shorten’s NDIS vision can only come true if it survives the cut and thrust of politics December 15, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social An adequate disability support system is bigger than the NDIS and calls for policies that centre inclusivity, says the scheme’s minister.
Australia still in top 20 competitive countries but must try harder June 27, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry CEDA says Australia’s strong trade helps the nation stay competitive but more work needs to be done to diversify the economy.
Budget surplus buoys Queensland to spend big for future growth and infrastructure goals June 21, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Cameron Dick said a glittering $20.321 billion capital program would deliver the biggest transformation Queensland has ever seen.
Secretary outlines how to best build the nation, says new infrastructure policy statement coming June 15, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Jim Betts says approaching Australia’s infrastructure goals with state and local government is a good way to meet national priorities.
Secretary warns of impact when state governments leave an infrastructure ‘strategic vacuum’ June 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Jim Betts says infrastructure policy omissions in jurisdictional tiers can cause a special headache for all concerned.
Public sector secretary lists five elements to organisational culture November 25, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture Gordon de Brouwer spoke at a CEDA panel discussion on the progress of the review of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Premium Interviews Report warns workplaces must get a grip on strategies to nurture mental health November 9, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Mental health-related claims at work are ‘blowing out’ and the problem will be threefold in less than a decade, says Cassandra Winzar.
CEDA: Australian growth requires reinvigoration of migration settings August 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Committee for Economic Development Australia calls for an ambitious reset on immigration policy given the global race for talent.
Basic aged care standards will tank in Australia without more workers June 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social CEDA says the projected aged care staffing shortfall has doubled from 17,000 last year to 35,000 places today.
Economist’s appointment shows serious public sector reform starts now June 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Gordon de Brouwer will work in close partnership with Peter Woolcott and the Secretaries Board to oversee a ‘wide range’ of reforms to make the APS fit for purpose.
Australia’s competitiveness boost flags economic improvement but still lagging on entrepreneurship June 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social This year Australia climbed three spots in its competitiveness standing after in 2021 scoring its lowest ranking in 25 years.
‘Demographic destiny’ of aged-care workforce dire August 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Warnings that in 10 years aged-care workers will be short by at least 110,000 people, and in 30 years, the workforce shortage will reach 400,000 too few workers.
Australia drops four places in 2021 global competitiveness ranking June 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia dropped to 22nd overall in the worldwide rankings and to 16th place for government efficiency when scored against 330 different criteria.
Productivity Commission chair urges government to avoid dismantling good policy architecture June 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Productivity Commission chair Michael Brennan has warned of two ‘dark clouds’ on the horizon in the public debate space, saying ‘be careful what you wish for’.