In 2019, CEDA held the 40th State of the Nation conference in Canberra at Parliament House on 19-20 September.
Developing a long-term view for the State of our Nation
Read highlights: Cause to be hopeful about Australia's long-term future
Keynote address: former PM and Chair at beyondblue, the Hon. Julia Gillard
Read highlights: Could we ever put a dollar figure on the value of a happy life?
Keynote address: Federal Foreign Affairs Minister,Senator the Hon. Marise Payne
Read highlights: Fair competition on a level playing field governed by rules, that is the world we want
Speaker address: Chris Richardson, Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
Read highlights: Trade wars have been beneficial to Australia's economy
What do we want from our social compact?
Read highlights: NDIS a leading model for ways we can strengthen the social compact
Speaker address: Infrastructure Australia CEO, Romilly Madew AO
Read highlights: Romilly Madew looks at the challenges and opportunities shaping our nation
Speaker address: Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon. Paul Fletcher
Read highlights: NBN and new digital technologies to shape Australia’s future productivity and economic growth
State Treasurers' panel
Read highlights: Positive outcomes and communication are key to rebuilding public trust in government
Speaker address: Attorney-General for Australia and Federal Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon. Christian Porter
Read highlights: Industrial relations important to Australian economy
Speaker address: Shadow Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers
Read highlights: Australia's economic challenges are primarily homegrown
Job security for the future workforce
Read highlights: The future of the workforce is already here
State of the Nation 2019 supported by CEDA members
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