State of the Nation 2018 was held on 25 and 26 June 2018. Catch up with conference highlights below.
How can we “shift the dial” on Australia’s economic and social reform agenda? How do we build resilience and lay the foundations for future prosperity? Drawing on CEDA’s network and latest research, the annual State of the Nation brings together business, government and community leaders for important conversations on the issues that matter.
In 2018 we discussed: The current and future policy agenda in Canberra and across the nation; How to build consensus on a new economic reform agenda; Case studies of what works to improve economic and social outcomes; and Opportunities for new thinking and approaches in the digital age.
Keynote address: Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Scott Morrison
Read: Strong economy the driver of social resilience: Morrison
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Keynote address: Federal Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Bill Shorten
Read: Fairness and growth can go together: Shorten
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Keynote address: Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon. Michael McCormack
Read: Economic growth will come by extending corporate tax relief to all businesses: McCormack
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Panel discussion: Creating a resilient workforce for the future
Read: 1.1 million kids growing up in poverty in Australia today
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Keynote address: Infrastructure Australia CEO, Philip Davies
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Call for new era of infrastructure reform
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Keynote session: Collaboration and innovation for social change
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Need to better understand how social and economic systems are connected
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Keynote address: National Cyber Security Adviser at the Department of Home Affairs and Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Alastair MacGibbon
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Cyber security: future will be about integrity and availability of information
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Panel discussion: Creating resilient regions
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Strategies behind strong communities
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Keynote session: State Treasurers' panel
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Seize the opportunities from population growth, or risk slowing the economy,
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Keynote address: Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities, the Hon. Paul Fletcher
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Infrastructure investment and cities agenda important tool in achieving national economic policy objectives: Fletcher
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Keynote address: Lateral Economics CEO Dr Nicholas Gruen
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Prediction competitions needed to improve economic forecasting
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Panel session: Empowering consumers in the new economy
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The digital economy provides both enormous opportunities as well as some risks for consumers
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Keynote address: Federal Minister for Social Services, the Hon. Dan Tehan
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NDIS will change Australian society
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About State of the Nation
For more than 35 years CEDA has hosted its annual State of the Nation conference in Canberra. Each year the conference brings together the best public policy minds from politics, business, academia and community organisations for open discussions on the key issues facing Australia's economic and social development. Described in the media as "Australia's premier policymaker conference", State of the Nation attracts ministers and shadow ministers, public servants, commentators and industry analysts for an insider's view of the Federal Government's policies. Participants discuss issues directly with speakers and other attendees, and engage in networking opportunities.