The Centre for Policy Development is a leading independent policy institute. We develop long-term policies for shared prosperity and sustainable wellbeing.
CREATE. CONNECT. CONVINCE
The Centre for Policy Development is a leading independent policy institute. We develop long-term policies for shared prosperity and sustainable wellbeing.
We grow bold policies for the long-term as we Create, Connect and Convince on issues that matter for Australians over the long run.
Your support enables us to develop evidence-based, non-partisan solutions for seemingly intractable problems. Like what we do? Please consider donating to sustain our work.
As the Australian financial year draws to a close, the Centre for Policy Development (CPD) reflects on the seismic shift in the policy landscape in Australia and the region. This presents a vital opportunity for long-term, lasting change that advances the wellbeing of everyone.
We are delighted to share with you our 2023 Impact Report and our 2023 Impact website.
CPD is in a unique position to guide Australia and the region toward a fair, sustainable and inclusive future, and we would like your help. Please consider donating to our End of Financial Year Appeal so that CPD can continue the rigorous, independent work we do to tackle the biggest policy challenges facing our region. All donations are tax-deductible and help to keep CPD a leading, independent, not-for-profit organisation.
The Centre for Policy Development's Climate and Recovery Initiative brings together leaders from government, business and civil society to align Australia’s economic recovery with a transition towards a net zero emissions economy.
CPD’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Initiative aims to elevate children on the national policy agenda by developing a vision for a universal early childhood system that will make Australia the best place to a child, and to raise one.
In a G20 Seminar cohosted by the Centre for Policy Development, Climateworks and NGO partners across the region, expert panelists look at how we finance, manage and collaborate on energy transition across our region and the world.
The John Menadue Oration is CPD's flagship event. The inaugural Oration 'Can Democracy Deliver?' was held in 2017 to celebrate CPD’s 10th anniversary. It was delivered by former Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa. In 2018, the Centre for Policy Development presented the second Oration featuring the Italian-American economist Professor Mariana Mazzucato who addressed the question, 'Can the State Deliver?'. The 2020 Oration was delivered by Professor Megan Davis who addressed the question, 'Can Australia Deliver?'.
``Indonesia and Australia are the two largest global coal exporters – if we can decarbonise, anyone can.``
A new report from the Centre for Policy Development has measured how ready some of the country's most exposed communities are to adapt and take on new industries.
Centre for Policy Development Deputy CEO Annabel Brown said the Australian government was taking steps towards universal childcare
Andrew Hudson speaks to Matthew Doran on Australia-Indonesia relations as Prime Ministers Widodo and Albanese meet to discuss climate transition, trade and regional stability
