CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia

"It's about bringing our entire workforce with us on the [AI] journey. We need to ensure it's not just for the few, it's for everyone." At the 2024 AI Leadership Summit, we asked some of Australia's AI leaders across business, academia and government about their priorities and ambitions for the future of AI. We heard from: 🔵Stela SOLAR, Director, National AI Centre, Department of Industry, Science and Resources 🔵Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA 🔵Dr Catherine Ball, Associate Professor and Scientific Futurist, The Australian National University 🔵Nadia Lee, Founder and CEO, ThatsMyFace 🔵Kim Krogh Andersen, Group Executive, Product and Technology, Telstra 🔵Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor and President, La Trobe University CEDA x NAIC AI Leadership Summit Content Hub: https://lnkd.in/gwBUSMED Explore our Progress 2050 initiative: https://lnkd.in/gEYsxRyC #AI #ResponsibleAI #AIAustralia

Anticipation was high at Friday night's Annual Dinner event, where the business, government and academic community came together to hear from #RBA Governor, Michele Bullock on Australia's #economy. #auspol #productivity #interestrates

"Our forecast published in the November Statement on Monetary Policy suggests that a sustainable return to target will occur in 2026." #RBA Governor, Michele Bullock provided an update on the state of Australia's #economy at CEDA's Annual Dinner. More highlights to come.

At this year's WA State of the State event, WA Minister for Energy; Environment; and Climate Action, the Hon. Reece Whitby and WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Ports and Road Safety, the Hon. David Michael MLA, both took to the state to discuss the strategic initiatives and policies across their portfolios. They were joined by industry leaders for a discussion on supporting economic diversification and the energy transition. #energyfuture Thank you to our sponsor: WSP in Australia

As Australia grapples with weak productivity growth, low job mobility, and skills mismatches and shortages, the right training can improve productivity and workers’ career trajectories. Find out more in CEDA’s latest report, Learning curve: Why Australia needs a training boost: https://lnkd.in/gGbrxpMm #professionaldevelopment #auspol #workforce #workforceskills

Should we abolish stamp duty? CEDA Senior Economist Tim Kane breaks it down. #CEDA #economy #auspol #stampduty #economistexplains

Despite its capacity to reduce turnover, participation in work-related training has declined by 14 per cent since 2007 — falling in 17 of 19 industries. While Australia lags, the data shows that work-related training has increased in most other developed countries over the last decade. To find out more, dive into our latest report, Learning curve: Why Australia needs a training boost: https://lnkd.in/gGbrxpMm #professionaldevelopment #auspol #workforce #workforceskills

CEDA Head of Research, Andrew Barker spoke about the benefits of work-related training to workers and employers and why it is declining in Australia, despite being associated with higher incomes and productivity. Listen to the full radio discussion below📻 and check out our latest report here: https://lnkd.in/gGbrxpMm

Highlighting our recent research on workplace training, CEDA Head of Research Andrew Barker spoke to SBS World News recently on what benefits employers and employees can expect with a meaningful training programme. Explore our report, Learning curve: Why Australia needs a training boost, here: https://lnkd.in/gGbrxpMm #workplacetraining #auspol #ausecon

“Time constraints are one key barrier identified by both workers and employers. While employers may hold off on providing training, worried that staff will take their new skills to a competitor, our analysis found participants were less likely to move jobs after receiving training.”  CEDA Head of Research Andrew Barker on why work-related training has declined in Australia in recent years. Dive into our latest report, Learning curve: Why Australia needs a training boost, to examine the findings: https://lnkd.in/gGbrxpMm #professionaldevelopment #auspol #workforce #workforceskills