"[The cost of a universal system] will be more than offset with $bns of extra tax revenue from parents, particularly women that are able to enter the workforce, and a boost to GDP." Andrew Hudson speaking to Alexandra Jones on SBS News yesterday. sbs.com.au/news/video/new…

CPD CEO Andrew Hudson speaking to Andy Park on ABC News RN Drive last night on the obvious benefits of a universal early childhood education and care system, and how we get there. abc.net.au/listen/program…

"We know how important it is to be providing education for children to support their development, to be thriving happy children, and also to support families to be part of the workforce and the economy," CPD's Kat Oborne speaking to Oliver Gordon on ABC News. abc.net.au/listen/program…

Well said The Parenthood Georgie Dent, via The Today Show.

"This is net negative in terms of cost. It's good for the economy, it's good for families, it's good for kids - it's a no brainer," said Andrew Hudson on 7NEWS Melbourne yesterday about our new proposal for universal early education and care for all Australian families.

Great piece from ABC News's Stephanie Borys last night about our new Growing Together report and $10-a-day proposal, featuring @EconomistAnge at Impact Economics and Policy, Georgie Dent The Parenthood and Andrew Hudson. youtube.com/watch?v=eEkuXY… Read more online: abc.net.au/news/2024-06-1…

Join CPD's Katherine Trebeck (a less than infrequent X user) and Cressida Gaukroger at the ImpactInstitute's Social Impact Summit on 2-3 July in Sydney. They'll explore what's being done in Australia and globally to break the mould and put #wellbeing at the centre of #policy and decision-making. eventee.co/en/e/social-im… #SIS24

Genuine collaboration between federal, state and territory governments will be crucial to success in a future universal early learning and care system, Andrew Hudson told The Mandarin's Melissa Coade. #ECEC #childcare themandarin.com.au/249148-report-…

Today in the The Australian - Professor Fiona Stanley AC and Andrew Hudson on why funding a universal, quality early childhood education and care system now will reap society-wide dividends in the future. Read the piece: theaustralian.com.au/commentary/ear…

CPD's Banking the Benefits report out this week recommends changes to Australia's budget rules that would pave the way for more policies that positively impact the wellbeing of Australians, as well as the budget's bottom line. Cressida Gaukroger Toby Phillips cpd.org.au/work/banking-t…

Today's release of the updated #MeasuringWhatMatters dashboard from Australian Bureau of Statistics is a positive step forward for putting the needs of people and communities at the centre of decision-making. Read our statement: cpd.org.au/measuring-what…

Great piece by CPD's Cressida Gaukroger in James Martin Institute for Public Policy's Policymaker today, that explains that by measuring outcomes beyond immediate upfront costs, governments can develop a more holistic understanding of the downstream effects of their decisions. thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/better-budgeti…

CPD is thrilled to be hosting The Club of Rome co-president and Earth4All executive chair Sandrine Dixson as part of her Australian visit next month. Save the date, we'll have more details including how to register soon. Planetary Health Equity Hothouse The Next Economy Australia

"For a truly universal system, we cannot continue with the current Child Care Subsidy, because it won't address issues of affordability," Andrew Hudson told Andy Park on @ABCnews RN Drive this week, responding to Productivity Commission's final recs on #ECEC. abc.net.au/listen/program…

CPD is thrilled to host The Club of Rome Co-President Sandrine Dixson for an exclusive lecture in Melbourne & online as part of her Australian visit later this month. Tickets are free, so register now to avoid missing out. The Next Economy Australia Earth4All Planetary Health Equity Hothouse eventbrite.com.au/e/too-little-t…

It's a privilege to be hosting The Club of Rome's Sandrine Dixson as part of her Australian visit later this month. This event is not to be missed. For more details and to register visit: eventbrite.com.au/e/too-little-t… The Next Economy Australia Planetary Health Equity Hothouse Earth4All

This Q&A with Sandrine Dixson via The Next Economy Australia is a thought-provoking read, and a taste of what's to come at her Melbourne presentation in less than two weeks. nexteconomy.com.au/work/building-… Tickets are free - grab yours before it books out: eventbrite.com.au/e/too-little-t…

Join us on 28 Oct in Melbourne & online for a lively discussion on achieving these 5 turnarounds in the next critical decades, led by Sandrine Dixson & joined by Sharan Burrow, Warwick Smith @warwicksmith.bsky.social and Andrew Hudson. eventbrite.com.au/e/too-little-t… Earth4All The Club of Rome The Next Economy Australia Planetary Health Equity Hothouse

CPD's Ideas to industries report out today suggests shifting more public funding towards the early stages of industry development, to help secure Australia's future competitiveness and accelerate the transition to #netzero. Read the report: cpd.org.au/work/ideas-to-…

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re celebrating the amazing work of our small but dedicated team in shaping the policy landscape in Australia and Southeast Asia. Here's just a small wrap of our impact over the past 12 months, you can read more at cpd.org.au/our-impact/