CEDA Annual Report 2005-06

annual report 2005–06

CEDA ANNUAL REPORT 2005–06

“ … TOMORROW, THE COMMONWEALTH OFAUSTRALIA WILL ELIMINATE ITS NET DEBT.”TREASURER PETER COSTELLO TO CEDA INSYDNEY, APRIL 2006About CEDAThe Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has been Australia’s leadingindependent forum for high-level discussion, debate and research for 46 years.We bring together leaders in business, government, academia and the broader communityto promote Australia’s economic development in a sustainable and socially balanced way.CEDA publishes a range of research papers and holds more than 300 events, conferences,boardroom briefings, and CEO and CFO roundtables each year. In 2005–06,CEDA events attracted more than 22,000 attendees.CEDA members include the major financial institutions, manufacturers and resourcescompanies, professional services firms, leading universities, federal and state governmentdepartments, community organisations and numerous small to medium enterprises.CEDA advocates policy in the national interest rather than lobbying for special interests.Committee for Economic Development of AustraliaLevel 5, 136 Exhibition StreetMelbourne 3000 AustraliaTelephone: +61 3 9662 3544Fax: +61 3 9663 7271Email: info@ceda.com.auWeb: ceda.com.auAbout this publicationAnnual Report 2005–06© CEDA 2006ISSN 1832-8822This publication is also available on CEDA’s website: ceda.com.auFor an emailed or printed copy, please contact the national office on03 9662 3544 or info@ceda.com.auDesign: Robyn ZwarCopyediting: Edward CarusoPrinting: Braemar GraphicsPhotography: Elizabeth Clancy, Marc Grimwade, Stephen Leonard, Paul Lovelace,ID Photographics, iStock, Photonet, Tom Roschi, Yusuke SatoCover photography: Elizabeth Clancy, Yusuke Sato, PhotonetThis publication is printed on environmentally accredited paper to helpminimise the impact on our environment.2

contentsOverview ............................................................................4Highlights 2005–06 ............................................................6Chairman and National President’s report ...........................7Chief Executive’s report ......................................................8Review of operations ........................................................10Events ...............................................................................10Membership ......................................................................18Policy and research............................................................21International activity ...........................................................25Sponsorship.......................................................................27Communications ................................................................28State reports.....................................................................31New South Wales...............................................................31Queensland .......................................................................33South Australia...................................................................34Tasmania...........................................................................36Victoria..............................................................................37Western Australia...............................................................39Governance.......................................................................40Board of Directors..............................................................40Patron and Board of Governors...........................................42State councils ....................................................................43Management team.............................................................43Concise financial report ....................................................45Statement of financial performance.....................................49Statement of financial position............................................50Statement of cash flows .....................................................51Directors’ report.................................................................52Independent audit report ....................................................573

overviewCEDA – the Committee for Economic Development ofAustralia – is Australia’s leading independent forumfor discussion, debate and research on matters ofnational economic importance.Since 1960, CEDA has been bringing together leadersin business, government and the broader community.Our missionCEDA’s mission is to promote Australia’s economic developmentin a sustainable way. We do this by undertakinghigh-quality research and encouraging discussion anddebate on emerging issues that have an impact onAustralia’s economic and social development.Our objectivesCEDA is independent and does not represent anysectoral interests or constituents. Our objectives are to:• Engage and connect leaders from the business,government, academic and community sectors• Influence public policy outcomes to achieve sustainableeconomic development• Provide forums for direct and open debate on emergingissues• Identify business best practice to improve managementdecision-making• Develop leaders that are well informed aboutissues affecting economic, social and environmentaldevelopment.Our values• Acting with integrity• Thought leadership• Acting independently without self-interest• Being inclusive• Embracing a diversity of views• Striving for excellenceOur historyCEDA was formed in 1960 by one of Australia’s foremosteconomists, Sir Douglas Copland. Sir Douglas wanted tocreate a national, independent body that could harnessthe ideas and influence of the greatest minds inAustralia's business, community and academic worlds.The concept for CEDA was based on US think tank,the Committee for Economic Development (CED), whichwas influential in shaping the Marshall Plan and thepost-World War II monetary system.CEDA was formed as a national, not-for-profiteconomic research organisation, funded by privatemembers and corporate subscriptions. From the start,CEDA was objective and not associated with any politicalor economic group.CEDA’s history is documented in Problems andProgress (1986), published on CEDA’s 25th anniversary,and The Bridge (1991) published on CEDA’s 30thanniversary.4

5WA UNDER TREASURER TIM MARNEY ADDRESSEDA CAPACITY CROWD AT THE 2006 ECONOMIC ANDPOLITICAL OVERVIEW IN PERTH, FEBRUARY 2006

chief executive’s reportCEDA: A leaders’ forumAustralia’s business and political leaders are increasinglycoming to CEDA to discuss policy issues and put forththeir ideas for furthering Australia’s economic development.Last year’s activities saw CEDA consolidate itsposition as a forum of national influence.Prominent speakersIn 2005–06, CEDA audiences were privileged to hearfrom some of Australia’s most prominent people.Business leaders speaking to CEDA included the CEOsof the big four banks and ASX 200 companies CSL, RioTinto, Toll Holdings and Fairfax. Political leaders includedthe Federal Treasurer and ministers for defence andcommunications, the Leader of the Opposition and hissenior shadow ministers, and most of the state premiers.International speakers included lean management expert,Masaaki Imai, the journalist who uncovered the Enronscandal Bethany McLean, and the man charged withresponsibility for introducing global accounting standards,Sir David Tweedie.Record attendanceThe events program is an important channel for engagingwith our members and potential members. More than22,000 people came to our events and, on average, weheld more than one event on each business day of theyear. Two new challenges for 2006–07 are to increasethe proportion of members coming to our events and tointegrate the events program more closely with ourpublic policy agenda.Stable membershipWe welcomed new members in all states last financialyear, with broader representation from different industrysectors. The New South Wales office focused on increasingmembership in Canberra, reviving CEDA’s presence inthe national capital. The membership challenge for 2007is a greater focus on member retention, which can onlyadd to the growth in activity we experienced over the pastthree years.The research agendaOn the public policy and research front, last year wasone of planning and consolidation. Major projectscommenced on defence, commercial water use, andAustralia’s international competitiveness, and have beenreleased since the end of the financial year or areplanned for release in early 2007. We also publishedseveral short-form high-impact information papersonline – which means faster access to CEDA research,and print and distribution cost savings.Special thanks to the CEDA teamI would like to thank the CEDA team Australia-wide fortheir work. Our member engagement was exceptional andthe events programs unmatched in previous years. We arelooking forward to an exciting 2007.Greg MeekChief Executive (Acting)7

eview of operationsCEDA AT A GLANCE 2005–06Members 1003Trustees 2082Events 305Attendees 22,400Revenue$5.7mOffices 5Employees 27THE AUDIENCE AT RIO TINTO AUSTRALIAMD CHARLIE LENEGAN’S ADDRESS TOCEDA IN MELBOURNE, NOVEMBER 20058

HIGHLIGHTS 2005–06•Preferred forum for business and political leaders•Higher revenues•Record number of events•Longer-term research agendaInfluenceCEDA’s role as an independent forum for influence and as an advocate ofbetter policy was evident in 2005–06. Business and political leaders areincreasingly choosing CEDA as their preferred forum for announcementsand communicating with Australia’s business community.EventsCEDA ran more than 300 events in 2005–06, with record numbers ofattendees and unsurpassed media and general interest in its activities.MembershipCEDA welcomed new members in all states during 2005–06, withincreasing interest from Queensland, Western Australia and SouthAustralia – beyond CEDA’s traditional bases of Melbourne and Sydney.ResearchAfter releasing major reports on infrastructure, water, China and lifelonglearning, 2005–06 was a year of forward planning and consolidation forCEDA’s research agenda. More high-impact short papers are planned for2006–07, along with major reports on commercial water managementand Australia’s international competitiveness.OperationsCEDA continued to build its capabilities and internal reviews of the financial,IT, HR and communications systems took place ahead of improvementsbeing planned for next financial year.FinancesGrowing member engagement resulted in higher revenue from event,membership and sponsorship activity. Investment will be made inimproved systems and facilities to achieve our future goals.CommunicationsLast year’s activities resulted in a 91 per cent increase in mediacoverage and an expanded website, including richer content,audio files, speech transcripts and presentations.9

1 eventsOVERVIEWCEDA ran a record number of events in 2005–06, withbusiness and political leaders increasingly choosingCEDA as their preferred forum for announcements andcommunicating with Australia’s business community.Event formats continue to evolve in response tomember and general feedback, and include:• lunchtime events• boardroom briefings for trustees• CEDA Club• CEO and CFO Roundtables• the Copland Program for Emerging Leaders• national events: half, one and two-day conferences• Young Leaders Series.Public policyRegulationEchoing CEDA’s calls for a third wave of reform,Westpac CEO David Morgan told CEDA in Adelaide thatAustralia needs “national renovation” to free-up its tightlybound regulatory regime.Communications Minister Helen Coonan made a majorannouncement about media reform at a CEDA event inSydney in March. More than 300 people attended theminister’s speech, which received widespread mediacoverage and commentary.Government debtSydney business leaders heard Treasurer Peter Costelloannounce that, for the first time in 30 years, theCommonwealth is saving more than it borrows.Opposition leader Kim Beazley also spoke on Australia’srising foreign debt.WaterWater experts Professor Reg Appleyard and former DPCadvisor Jos Mensink told CEDA that transporting waterfrom the Kimberly to Perth by pipeline, canal or shippingis not a viable solution to future water supplies.Malcolm Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the PrimeMinister, spoke to business leaders in Brisbane andSydney on the urgent need to achieve a balance betweenwater regulation and sustainable development.InfrastructureWestern Australian Under Treasurer Tim Marney gave astrong presentation in Perth on the challenges of buildinginfrastructure in Australia’s largest state.More than 450 people filled Zinc at Federation Square tolisten to Victoria’s public transport chiefs Dennis Cliche,Yarra Trams CEO, and Bruce Hughes, Connex CEO.Indigenous disadvantageProductivity Commission Chairman Gary Banks spoketo CEDA in Adelaide about the rarely acknowledgedshadow that Indigenous disadvantage casts over ournational economic success. He said an important lessonfrom Australia’s long history of policy failure inIndigenous affairs was to learn from our mistakes butalso to propagate the successes.10

“IT’S TIME FOR NATIONAL RENOVATION.”WESTPAC CEO DR DAVID MORGAN TO CEDAIN ADELAIDE, AUGUST 2005EVENT HIGHLIGHTSTreasurer Peter Costello announced Debt-Free Day inSydney in April.Senator Helen Coonan revealed the government’smedia reform agenda earlier this year.CEOs who addressed CEDA included David Morgan(Westpac), Ralph Norris (Commonwealth Bank), SteveTucker (MLC), Ahmed Fahour (NAB Australia), Paul Little(Toll Holdings), Brian MacNamee (CSL) and CharlieLenegan (Rio Tinto Australia).Premiers and treasurers included Peter Beattie, AlanCarpenter, Morris Iemma, Paul Lennon, Mike Rann,John Brumby, Anna Bligh and Michael Costa.Opposition figures Kim Beazley, Kevin Rudd and WayneSwan headlined day two of the State of the Nationconference in Canberra.Attendance at the revamped Copland Program forEmerging Leaders in Victoria doubled from last year.The Young Leaders Series in Victoria is a joint initiativewith the MJCC to engage the next generation of leaders.11

PROFESSOR WARWICK MCKIBBIN; SENATOR HELEN COONAN, MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS; PETER BEATTIE, QUEENSLAND PREMIER; BETHANY MCLEAN, FORTUNEJOURNALIST WHO UNCOVERED ENRON’S “CREATIVE” ACCOUNTING METHODSClimate change and energyEconomist Warwick McKibbin spoke to CEDA inAdelaide about the economic implications of greenhousegas. A critic of the Kyoto Agreement, Professor McKibbinhas even attracted praise from pro-Kyoto economists forhis independent modelling of its effects.In Melbourne, nuclear expert Tom Quirk asked“Should Australia Go Nuclear?” and gave an overview ofthe options available to Australia if it decides to utilise itsnuclear assets to reduce carbon emissions.Economic and industry updatesSouth-east Queensland’s phenomenal growthIpswich in south-east Queensland hosted an eventfeaturing Dr Peter Brain from NIEIR. It was the latest in aseries of successful local events addressing economicand population growth across south-east Queensland.The Asia Pacific’s newest renewable energy leaderMark Kelleher, MD of Australia’s newest renewable energycompany Roaring 40s, spoke to CEDA in Hobart aboutwind farm projects in Australia, New Zealand and China,and plans to expand into Korea and India.Keeping pace in the Western Australia economyJanet Holmes a Court and the head of Western Australia’sChamber of Commerce, John Langoulant, discussed theirvision for Western Australia’s infrastructure in 2020 at thefinal event in the Perth infrastructure series late last year.Business best practiceChanging culture at the NABThe National’s Australian CEO, Ahmed Fahour, spoke toMelbourne’s business community about changing operationsand culture at the NAB – and putting overseasexpansion on hold while they consolidate operationshere in Australia.Getting more from ITIn an energetic speech to CEDA in Melbourne, globalIT expert John Thorp challenged businesses to stopgambling on IT projects and start asking: “Are wedoing the right things? Are we doing them the rightway? Are we getting them done well? And are wegetting the benefits?”International perspectivesEnron – isn’t anybody sorry?The journalist who broke the Enron scandal, Fortunemagazine’s Bethany McLean, gave her insights into thefall of the US financial giant and revealed the humantragedy behind the collapse at a CEDA Sydney event.“Lean guru” Masaaki ImaiCEDA hosted Japanese management expert andKaizen inventor Masaaki Imai in Sydney and Melbourne.Mr Imai captivated audiences with his passion for“everyday” improvement and the importance of strongleadership and good management over technology.12

State of the Nation:Connecting business with governmentThe 2006 State of the Nation Conference featureda strong line-up of government and shadow ministers.Chinese ambassador to Australia, Madam Fu Ying,opened the conference and day two featured Oppositionfigures Kim Beasley, Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan.Emerging leaders programsVictoria revamped its Copland Program for EmergingLeaders in 2006, which is held in partnership withMelbourne Business School, and doubled attendancefrom last year. CEDA New South Wales is rebranding itsemerging leaders series to follow the same approach in2007. CEDA Western Australia also ran its secondemerging leaders series.Young Leaders SeriesAt the CEDA/MJCC Young Leaders Series, Melbourne’syoung professionals came together to discuss topicssuch as entrepreneurship, where do PR, marketing andadvertising really belong, and the value of an MBA.EPO seriesCommodities – particularly oil – dominated this year’sCEDA/Fujitsu Economic and Political Overview series.Many speakers, including BT Financial Group’s ChrisCaton and ANZ Bank’s Saul Eslake, expect the currentcommodities boom to continue for some time on theback of Chinese and Indian growth.Reserve Bank assistant governor Malcolm Edey toldthe Sydney EPO that the switch in the economy togreater business spending should increase theprospects of sustainable economic growth in Australia.Victorian Treasurer John Brumby described the EPOas “a great event on the calendar”.CEDA Annual DinnerThe highlight of the CEDA calendar, the Annual Dinner,alternates between Sydney and Melbourne. At lastyear’s Sydney event, speakers included Telstra’s PhilBurgess, CEDA national patron and ASX chairmanMaurice Newman, and CEDA chairman Ivan Deveson.ABC finance journalist Emma Alberici chaired the event,and futurist and CEDA Research Committee chair PhilRuthven outlined CEDA’s longer-term research agenda.Trustee briefingsCEDA trustees have regular opportunities to attendtrustee-only events, hosted by a member company andattended by 20 to 30 trustees. During 2005–06, formerUS diplomat Tex Harris spoke about the clash of visionsbetween Osama Bin Laden and George W Bush, andPaul Taaffe, chairman and chief executive of Hill &Knowlton Worldwide, spoke about the return on corporatereputation.CEDA ClubCEDA Club is a monthly event on the Victorian calendar– a “big picture” dinner attended by a small group oftrustees. Last year’s speakers included Rufus Black,theologian, ethicist and management consultant, on theshape of the corporation in the 21st century; RachelWash, Partner, Phillips Fox and Vice President, ReprieveAustralia, on abolishing the death penalty; BruceHawker, Managing Director, Hawker Britton, on winninggovernment contracts; and Richard Court, formerPremier of Western Australia.CEO and CFO roundtablesCEDA’s roundtables are peer networks for small groups ofCEOs or CFOs of CEDA member organisations. The initiativestarted two years ago in response to the ongoing needshared by business leaders for information, advice, andfrank and confidential discussion with their peers.13

CEO roundtablesEach roundtable is chaired by a former CEO andincludes CEOs, managing partners or leaders of up to15 non-competing businesses and organisations. Eachroundtable meets regularly, and discussion can lead tofuture research and conference agendas.There are five CEO roundtables in Melbourne, threein Sydney, one in Perth and one in Adelaide, with newgroups starting in Sydney and Brisbane in 2007.CEO roundtable chairsRoss Adler, former Managing Director,Santos (Adelaide)Tim Besley, former Chair of Leighton Holdings,Commonwealth Bank of Australia and theTelecommunications Service inquiry (Sydney)Frank Cicutto, former CEO,National Australia Bank (Melbourne)Jerry Ellis, former Chair, BHP (Melbourne)Charles Macek, former CEO,County NatWest Australia (Melbourne)Maurice Newman, Chairman,Australian Stock Exchange (Sydney)Fergus Ryan, former Managing Partner,Arthur Anderson (Melbourne)Richard Warburton, Chairman,Caltex Australia (Sydney)Phil Weickhardt, former CEO, Orica (Melbourne)CFO roundtablesCEDA recognised a need for CFOs to come together todiscuss their dramatically changing roles which havebroadened to include compliance, strategic and commercialgrowth, HR, IT, reporting and investor relations. Eachroundtable includes CFOs or financial controllers of up to15 non-competing businesses and organisations.There are two CFO roundtables in Melbourne.CFO roundtable chairsGraeme McGregor, former Executive Director Finance,BHPJane Harvey, non executive director and formerPartner, PricewaterhouseCoopersupdateUpdate since July 2006 …Prime Minister John Howard announced the government’senergy and water policy to a record crowd of 600 in July.Treasurer Peter Costello opened a half-day seminar onsuperannuation in Melbourne.The Australian Business Roundtable on Climate Changetook place in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.Perth’s first CEO roundtable began in August 2006, chairedby Tony Howarth and sponsored by the University ofWestern Australia.Brisbane started its first CFO roundtable in July 2006, andSydney’s first is planned for February next year.Outlook for 2007…outlookIn line with the Prime Minister’s call for energy and waterreform, CEDA will continue to provide a platform fordialogue and discussion on how to reform these criticalpublic policy areas.A business best practice report on commercial watermanagement will be launched in Sydney in February andhalf-day national conference on water will take place inMelbourne in March.The Copland Program for Emerging Leaders will begin inFebruary in Victoria and New South Wales.14

KIM BEAZLEY, LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONAND DR NICOLE WILLIAMS, CEO OF THENSW MINERALS COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 200515

2 membershipOVERVIEWMore than 1000 organisations and individuals aroundAustralia are CEDA members – a unique, influentialgroup of leaders from business, government, academicand community organisations.Member companies nominate trustees who, throughtheir involvement with CEDA, help to shape Australia’sfuture with their thought and organisational leadership.Trustees are the primary point of engagement and areinvited to boardroom briefings, events and forums onemerging policy issues.National presenceWe experienced moderate membership growth overallin 2005–06, particularly in Queensland and New SouthWales, and anticipate continued growth next year.Victoria and New South Wales continue to be CEDA’slargest membership bases. CEDA is also actively growingits membership base in the national capital of Canberra.CEDA membership 2005–06300250200150100500NSW and ACTQLDSAVIC and TASWABroad representationCEDA members include the major financial institutions,manufacturers and resources companies, professionalservices firms, leading universities, federal and stategovernment departments, community organisationsand numerous small to medium enterprises.Property and business services is the largest sector,closely followed by finance and insurance. Government,manufacturing and utilities are also well-represented.Membership categoriesCEDA membership categories are Premier Corporate,Corporate, Business and Individual. The Corporatemembership category is available for branch operationsand state offices of Premier Corporate members.CEDA member organisations nominate trustees –generally chief executives, managing directors or seniorexecutives – who become the custodians of their CEDAmembership. In 2005–06, the number of nominatedtrustees for business memberships increased from oneto two.Membership categories are tailored to suit organisationsof different sizes as well as individuals who want to accessCEDA’s knowledge and engage with its networks.National membershipsCEDA has a national focus and encourages premier corporatemembers holding corporate memberships in otherstates to take up a national membership. National membershipsoffer CEDA benefits to all interstate branches, alongwith sponsorship and support opportunities.16

MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTSCEDA welcomed new members in all states during 2005–06.Increased engagement resulted in higher revenue from membership,event and sponsorship activity.Member numbers increased beyond Australia’s traditional businesscentres of Melbourne and Sydney.More organisations from across different industry sectors are alsojoining CEDA.THE AUDIENCE AT AN ADDRESS IN MELBOURNE BY PROFESSORSIR DAVID TWEEDIE, CHAIRMAN OF THE INTERNATIONALACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD, NOVEMBER 200517

Member category Premier Corporate Corporate Business IndividualCriteriaLarge national andinternational businesses,government departmentsand authorities, universitiesInterstate officesor branches ofPremier CorporatemembersSmall businessesemploying 20 or lessemployees, locatedin one stateSole proprietors,non-executive directorsand other leaders active inpublic debateNumber of trustees 4 2 2 1Events and briefingsMember rates for CEDA events • • • •and conferences for thewhole organisationCEO and CFO roundtables • •Host trustee-only lunches • •and boardroom briefingsAttend trustee-only lunches • • • •and boardroom briefingsCEDA Club (Victoria) • • • •Nominate talented emerging leaders • •for leadership programs (New SouthWales, Victoria and Western Australia)Sponsorship opportunities • • •in front of Australia’spremier leadership audiencesPublic policy and researchSupport CEDA research projects • • • •Participate in CEDA research • •reference groups and forumsCEDA research, Growth reports, theannual Economic and Political Overview • • • •Information papers and project papers • • • •CEDA’s flagship magazine, • • •Australian Chief ExecutiveAccess to the members’ website for • • • •research, speech transcripts, audio files,presentations and membership listsComplimentary subscription to • • • •The Diplomat magazine18

POLICY AND RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSInformation Paper 83:The Effectiveness of Management Development in AustraliaInformation Paper 84:Tax Cuts for Growth – The Impact of Marginal Tax Cuts on Australia’sLabour SupplyMajor research projects on Australia’s international competitiveness,defence industries and commercial water management20

policy and research4OVERVIEWCEDA’s research identifies issues that influenceAustralia’s longer-term economic, social and environmentaldevelopment. We publish our research regularlyin reports and on the internet.The research agenda follows the CEDA Public PolicyFramework, which is based on members’ priorities forAustralia’s economic development. The framework hasa five-year horizon and six broad themes:• Intergenerational change• Globalisation• Productivity growth drivers• Infrastructure reform and development• Sustainable development• Government effectiveness.Research is undertaken by independent experts, oftenin partnership with universities or member companies. Thequality and independence of the research program hasearned CEDA’s reputation as one of Australia’s most highlyrespected business and economic policy organisations.Reference groups provide CEDA with guidance in theplanning stages of its research projects. Last year, referencegroups reviewed research on taxation andcontributed significantly to the Competing from Australiaproject. Feedback from members at conferences, meetingsand during leadership programs also helps to shapeCEDA’s research program.Research and Publications CommitteeCEDA’s Research and Publications Committee is instrumentalin shaping our research agenda. It is chaired bynational board member and Chairman of IBISWorld,Phil Ruthven.New researchThe effectiveness of management development in AustraliaCEDA public policy theme: Productivity growth driversInformation Paper 83: The Effectiveness of ManagementDevelopment in Australia concluded managementdevelopment in Australia is “mediocre”. The paper callsfor stronger ties between corporate and HR goals andensuring managers can apply their new-found skills inthe workplace. CEDA worked with the Mt Eliza BusinessSchool and the Australian Human Resources Instituteon the study, which was co-authored by Dr Brian DeNetto and Fotini Bakas.Tax cuts for growthPublic policy theme: Government effectivenessResearch for CEDA by Dr Nicholas Gruen, InformationPaper 84: Tax Cuts for Growth, argued Australians facingthe strongest disincentives to work are mostly on middleand lower incomes, and these groups are more likely torespond to the incentive provided by tax cuts.21

PUBLICATIONSAustralian Chief Executive magazine:August 2005, December 2005, May 2006Economic and Political Overview 2006Information Paper 83: The Effectiveness ofManagement Development in AustraliaInformation Paper 84: Tax Cuts for Growth– The impact of marginal tax rates onAustralia’s labour supplyThe business of defencePublic policy theme: Government effectivenessGrowth 57: The Business of Defence – SustainingCapability is a major study of Australia’s defence industriesand their ability to support the defence forces.Published in August 2006, the report assessed the skillsand technologies needed by Australia’s defence industries,and whether they should be retained in Australia orsourced from global supply chains. Authors includedProfessor Paul Dibb, Admiral Chris Barrie, RichardBrabin-Smith, Mark Thomson, Stefan Markowski andPeter Hall, Bob Wylie, Christopher Wright, DerekWoolner and Geoffrey Barker.Sustainable QueenslandPublic policy theme: Productivity growth driversQueensland’s economic growth is attracting attentionAustralia-wide, but Queenslanders are conscious of thechallenges presented by a booming economy. TheSustainable Queensland research project is exploringways to sustain growth while maintaining social andenvironmental balance. Its expected release is early2007. Professor Ken Wiltshire, JD Story Professor ofPublic Administration at the UQ Business School, iscoordinating the project.Commercial water managementPublic policy theme: Infrastructure and energyUndertaken in partnership with international servicescompany Serco, this research surveys best practice inwater use by the commercial sector. Overseen by waterindustry expert Chris Pollett, the project is a huge effortin collaboration between water experts from Australiaand overseas, four Australian states, and the GreenBuilding Council of Australia. The report is scheduled forrelease in February 2007.22

Economic and Political Overview 2006: A new breed of risksThe Economic and Political Overview (EPO) is CEDA'sannual report to members on the economic and politicalissues likely to shape the year ahead. All four authors ofthe 2006 CEDA/Fujitsu EPO – Chris Caton, Ken Wiltshireand Nicholas Gruen and Kenney Lin – proposed that themain risks to Australia come from non-traditionaleconomic areas, such as terrorism, oil supply, bird fluand social disruption in China.Joint research projectsTransitional labour marketsThis research applied the transitional labour marketsmodel of German economist Gunther Schmid to theAustralian environment. His model depicts people asundergoing a series of transitions over their workinglives. CEDA was involved in the preparation of a booksummarising the research, and the project arranged twospecial editions of the Australian Bulletin of Labour.Partnering sustainable regional development: Indigenouscommunity organisations and minersThis three-year project focused on sustainable developmentfor Indigenous people living near remote mine sitesin the Pilbara region, the Kakadu region and theQueensland Gulf. CEDA and Rio Tinto partnered with theCentre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR),and the project concluded with a major CAEPR study onIndigenous labour employment constraints in the Pilbara.updateUpdate since June 2006The Business of DefenceDefence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson launched CEDA’slatest Growth report, The Business of Defence – SustainingCapability, in Adelaide in August 2006.Tax Cuts to CompeteInformation Paper 85: Tax Cuts to Compete by Dr NicholasGruen was released in September 2006 and proposedcutting company tax as a more effective way to promoteeconomic growth.Competing from Australia – Paper 1The lead paper in the Competing from Australia researchproject, Global Chains – Australia’s challenge in the evolvinginternational economy, by John Houghton, was releasedelectronically in November 2006.Outlook for 2007outlookCompeting from AustraliaCompeting from Australia explores what Australian firms needto do to compete on the international stage in the next decadeand beyond. The research will be published as a series ofelectronic papers, followed by a Growth research report.Broadband infrastructureThis research explores Australia’s regulation of broadbandinfrastructure and barriers to competition.23

5internationalactivityWorld Competitiveness YearbookCEDA coordinates Australia’s yearly contribution to theWorld Competitiveness Yearbook, the world’s leadingsource of information on international competitivenessand economic efficiency.In 2006, Australia was the sixth most competitive ofthe 61 major economies in the Yearbook. While thisyear's numbers suggest Australia has most of itseconomic management right, Australia ranked 50th orworse on three key trade indicators.The Yearbook is produced by Switzerland's IMD, oneof the world's top business schools, with the help ofCEDA and other international partners. Its rankings anddetailed country-by-country data are used by businessesand governments around the world. More informationis available at: www.imd.com/wccCEDA’s international networkCEDA participates in a global network of independentpublic policy organisations. The counterpart network isan important resource for CEDA and its members,providing access global research and the opportunity toattend annual international conferences.BelgiumChinaFinlandFranceGermanyJapanThe NetherlandsPortugalSpainLatin AmericaUnited StatesBelgian Enterprise FoundationChina Institute for Reform and Developmentwww.chinareform.orgCentre for Finnish Business and Policy Studieswww.eva.fiInstitut de L’Entreprisewww.idep.asso.frInstitut der Deutschen Wirtschaft Kölnwww.iwkoeln.deKeizai Doyukaiwww.doyukai.or.jpSMO – Society and Enterprise Foundationwww.smo.nlForum de Administradores de Empresaswww.faeonline.ptCirculo de Empresarioswww.circulodeempresarios.orgConsejo Empresario de América Latinawww.ceal-int.orgCommittee for Economic Developmentwww.ced.org24

The 19th International Counterparts ConferenceThe 19th international conference took place in Haikou,China, in November 205. More than 20delegates,including senior Chinese officials, discussed China’spotential for foreign direct investment and barriers tointernational trade. CEDA’s Chairman, Ivan Deveson,delivered a speech on the case for continued liberalisationin China and chaired a session on the environmentfor foreign investment.The conferences offer opportunities for CEDAmembers to meet with their international peers andexpand their business networks at an international level.Counterparts Online CentreLast year, CEDA’s US counterpart, the Committee forEconomic Development, initiated a project to link theinternational network though an online centre. Thecentre will be a central source of information on eachcounterpart’s activities, and longer-term it will facilitatecollaboration between member organisations.updateUpdate since June 2006The 20th international conference in Madrid in October2006 featured internationally renowned economistProfessor Xavier Sala-i-Martín from Columbia Universityand Managing Director of the IMF, Rodrigo Rato.Chairman Ivan Deveson led the CEDA delegation, accompaniedby Professor Di Yerbury, Cardinal George Pell andAndrew Horsley. Ivan Deveson delivered a speech onAustralia’s policy response to ageing.outlookOutlook for 2007CEDA is hosting the 21st International Conference in Sydneyon 14, 15 and 16 November 2007, on the Economics,Policy Implications and Science of Global Warming.The next World Competitiveness Yearbook survey will bedistributed to CEDA members in early 2007.25

6 communicationsMedia coverageCEDA research and conference activities were mentioned460 times in the national print, broadcast and electronicmedia, a 91 per cent increase from 2005–06.Media coverage included business media such as theAustralian Financial Review and BRW, and lead storieson ABC Radio and TV and commercial TV. CEDA’s chiefexecutive was involved in radio and print discussions ontopics such as Australia’s trade performance andincome tax reform. Online and regional media coveragealso continues to rise, expanding CEDA’s reach beyondits traditional audiences.Online communicationsCEDA’s website underwent a major upgrade inNovember 2005, with expanded content and, for the firsttime, audio and video of events and speakers. The introductionof a content management system connecteddirectly to CEDA’s core database automated much of thesite’s management. A new design and search enginemade the site easier to use.The upgrade and increased multimedia expertiseallowed the CEDA to increase the volume and quality ofmaterial available to members.Web use continued to rise strongly during the year.Unique site visits – the simplest measure of site activity –increased 28 per cent on 2004–05. Reflecting the richercontent available on the site, users downloaded 46 gigabytesof data, up 56 per cent on the previous year.CEDA website activity 2005–0660,00050,00040,00030,00020,00010,0000Series break due to unavailable dataduring the site upgrade in November 2005Jul–05Aug–05Sep–05Oct–05Nov–05Dec–05Jan–06Feb–06Mar–06Apr–06May–06Jun–06outlookOutlook for 2007An online events registration system will be up and runningin 2007, enabling people to register for CEDA events at theclick of a button.CEDA conducted a communications audit of its activitiestoward the end of 2005–06, ahead of plans to improve itsmember communications capabilities in 2006–07.26

CEDA IN THE NEWSA study out today ... [was] produced by the most highly regardedbusiness group, the Committee for Economic Development ofAustralia, which seeks to inform the public debate without lobbying.The study … finds little support for the belief that high tax ratesdiscourage work effort by high earners.RosG s, itin SydneyMorningHerald ,24May206Released by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia,the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2006 placed the nationaleconomy sixth out of 61 in terms of overall internationalcompetitiveness … but it is the 57th placing for international tradethat has raised concerns.TheCourierMail, HeraldSun,12May206From today, the Australian Government will no longer be a netborrower – meaning it will save more than any loans it takes out. “Itis the day we pay off the mortgage,” Mr Costello told a Committee forEconomic Development of Australia luncheon in Sydney.DailyTelegraph ,21April 206Both sides of Victorian politics are joining forces at a Committee forEconomic Development of Australia forum next week on thechanging face of politics.TheAge ,2June20627

state reportsCLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: KEVIN RUDD, SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS; PERTH; ANNA BLIGH, QUEENSLANDDEPUTY PREMIER AND TREASURER; SYDNEY; ANZ CHIEF ECONOMIST SAUL ESLAKE; HOBART; PROFESSOR IAN HARPER,CHAIRMAN OF THE FAIR PAY COMMISSION; ADELAIDE; PAUL LITTLE, CEO OF TOLL HOLDINGS.28

NEW SOUTH WALESCEDA New South Wales (NSW) moved forward in2005–06, with a strong management team and renewedefforts to strengthen CEDA’s presence in Australia’sfinancial and national capitals.Dr Suzanne Rickard, Director, Business Development,was appointed as State Director, NSW and ACT, andSteven Liu joined the team as Director, Events, inNovember 2005.Events programThe events team continued to drive strategic initiativesto grow CEDA’s presence in NSW and the AustralianCapital Territory (ACT). A comprehensive programadopted a thematic/sector approach with an emphasison issues affecting economic development. Thisstrengthened CEDA’s profile as an organisation committedto providing a platform for discussion on issues ofnational and state importance.Public policyTreasurer Peter Costello and Senator Helen Coonan deliveredimportant policy announcements. Mr Costello choseCEDA to announce “Debt-free day”, and Senator Coonanreleased the media reform discussion paper. Oppositionleader Kim Beazley presented on labour market reform,and Senator Amanda Vanstone discussed Australia’sapproach to labour shortages and skilled migration.Premier Morris Iemma delivered his inaugural presentation,“NSW is open for business”, and TreasurerMichael Costa delivered his first Budget presentation.Event series focused on NSW’s infrastructure requirementsand reform of Australia’s energy and water sectors.Speakers included Federal Parliamentary SecretaryMalcolm Turnbull, NSW Minister for Planning Frank Sartor,ACCC Commissioner Ed Willett, and Chief Executive ofthe Murray Darling Basin Commission, Wendy Craik.Business best practiceEvent series on corporate responsibility and organisationalcapability featured prominently, with case studypresentations from organisations such as Westpac,Fosters, Newmont, Unisys Asia Pacific, Boral, Qantasand Singtel Optus.Economic and industry updateMatthew Quinn, Managing Director, Stockland, providedhis perspective on the property market for 2006. MLCCEO Steve Tucker spoke on the financial challengesfaced by Australia’s ageing population and how thewealth management industry needs to respond. In thekeynote address at the Economic and PoliticalOverview, Commonwealth Bank CEO Ralph Norrisdiscussed the business outlook for 2006.LeadershipThe Emerging Leaders Series provided future leaderswith opportunities to learn and discuss leadership challenges,with presenters from Fujitsu, Vodafone,Stockland, Munich Reinsurance and the MacquarieGraduate School of Management. A second series isplanned for 2007, rebranded as the Copland Programfor Emerging Leaders.CEO roundtablesThe CEO roundtables continued to engage chief executivetrustees, with two roundtables in their secondseries, and a third commencing during 2005–06. A CFOroundtable will start in early 2007.State councilState President Don McKenzie led the NSW councilthrough a year of significant change. During the year, thecouncil provided valuable advice and support forCEDA’s programs in New South Wales and the ACT. Anadvisory group of trustees was also established in theACT to foster awareness of CEDA in the national capital.29

QUEENSLANDOverviewThe Queensland state council continued to give strongsupport and advice to the Queensland team in whatwas yet another record year. Conference revenueincreased sharply on the previous year as did sponsorship.Growth in the premier corporate membershipcategory was a very healthy 26 per cent.Three new council members were welcomed – SallyPitkin, Annabelle Chaplin and Doug McTaggart (CEO,QIC). Doug McTaggart has taken over as state presidentsince year end, succeeding Rod Besley. Rick Dennisretired from the council after providing valuable serviceto the Queensland operations.Conference programThe program was diverse with a comprehensive rangeof topical events, complemented by social activitiessuch as the golf day and Melbourne cup event.Public policyThe Federal WorkChoice legislation was heralded by ajoint address by then Minister Workplace ParticipationPeter Dutton and Manpower Managing Director VarinaNissen.Peter Beattie addressed a capacity audience at theinaugural State of the State, where the Premier presentsan annual scorecard on Queensland’s performance.Chris Robinson, Deputy Director General, Departmentof Employment and Training, presented a green paperon skills for jobs and growth.A frank examination of government owned corporationsand their effectiveness was made by Keith DeLacy (former Queensland Treasurer), Sally Pitkin (formerdirector of Energex and Golden Casket Corporation)and Terry O’Dwyer (Chairman, BDO Kendalls).Economic and industry updateThe State of the Region, an innovative full-day jointevent with University of Sunshine Coast, was verysuccessful and media interest was intense.Dr Peter Brain, Executive Director, National Institute ofEconomic and Industry Research, gave two economicand employment forecasts, one for Brisbane and theother for the western region centred around Ipswich.Suncorp Metway CEO John Mulcahy presented onthe changing face of Suncorp.Anna Bligh, Deputy Premier and Treasurer, discussed“Queensland, its place in the nation and the world”, andher Victorian counterpart John Brumby spoke on theVictorian economy.International affairsKevin Rudd, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs andInternational Security, spoke on China, and formerPremier Mike Ahern spoke on India and the Middle East.Business best practiceOptus CEO Paul O’Sullivan spoke on the importance ofa competitive telecommunications sector.LeadershipCatherine Walter, a Director of ASX and past CEDANational Board member, spoke about boards of the futureand the need to change along with demographic change.Trusteed boardroom lunchesA popular feature of CEDA membership, trustee lunchesfeatured Daniel Griswold (Director, CATO Institute Centrefor Trade Policy Studies), Dr Michael Turner (President ofthe Information Policy Institute, Washington DC) andJude Munro (CEO, Brisbane City Council).Sustainable Queensland research projectUnder the direction of Professor Ken Wiltshire, thisproject is exploring infrastructure, water, private capitalavailability, demographics, skills and environment.30

SOUTH AUSTRALIAOverviewOverall, last year was a strong one for South Australia.There were some outstanding highlights, although thenumber of events was down on previous years.Membership grew, along with a continuing low turnover.A new office was established in the CBD, lifting CEDA’sprofile as a strong contributor to economic and socialdevelopment activity in Adelaide. There were no staffchanges during the year.Workforce developmentThe major issues during the year were workforce developmentand the ageing of the population, skills shortages,workforce participation and employer branding.Forums featured Peter Duncan, Minister for WorkforceParticipation; Professor Sue Richardson, Director,National Institute of Labour Studies; Barry Grear,President-elect, World Federation of EngineeringOrganisations; Senator Penny Wong, Oppositionspokesperson on workforce participation; and BrianCunningham, CEO, Department of Further Education,Employment, Science and Technology.Leading business and political figuresHigh profile speakers included former prime ministerBob Hawke and Chinese ambassador to AustraliaMadam Fu Ying, who both spoke on the growing importanceof China; Westpac CEO Dr David Morgan onAustralia’s reform opportunity; Productivity CommissionChairman Gary Banks on indigenous disadvantage; andOpposition leader Rob Kerin on policy options facingSouth Australia. Ahmed Fahour, CEO of the NAB’sAustralian Operations, addressed the Economic andPolitical Overview, and SA Premier Mike Rann spokeabout the impact on South Australia of the Air WarfareDestroyer Contract.International eventsOverseas visitors included Mark Wessel, Dean, H JohnHeinz School of Public Policy and Management,Carnegie Mellon University; Peter Brookes, SeniorFellow, National Security Affairs, Heritage Foundation;Daniel Griswold, Director, Trade Policy Studies, TheCato Institute; John Thorp, Head of the FujitsuConsulting Centre for Strategic Leadership; PeterHussin, Ambassador to Argentina; and Murray McLeanOAM, Ambassador to Japan.Policy themesOther themes included energy, global warming, therole of the arts in economic development, and the wineand defence industries. CEDA cooperated with theSA government on developments to the SA StrategicPlan and provided forums around the plan’s themes.Annual eventsTwo annual events were highly successful – theWorkCover Return to Work function with Robert Atkins,MD of Harris Scarfe, and the Hyatt Shiki Restaurant’sExecutive Assistants’ Lunch.ResearchThe Adelaide office contributed to national researchprojects, including The Business of Defence –Sustaining Capability.State councilThe state council continues to ensure sound strategicadvice is provided to CEDA and our reputation isenhanced in Adelaide. Rob Chapman stood down asState President following his election as President ofBusiness SA, and Tony Smith was appointed StatePresident. Tony joined CEDA’s Board of Directors followingthe retirement of long-standing member John Heard. Johnretired from state council and was replaced by AnneHowe, CEO of SA Water. David Reid retired from statecouncil and was replaced by Greg Tunny, MD of ASC Ltd.31

TASMANIAOverviewCEDA held a number of conferences and boardroombriefings for Tasmanian members during 2005–06.ActivitiesThe Economic and Political Overview was well-attended,with Premier Paul Lennon delivering the keynote addressand ANZ Chief Economist Saul Eslake reviewing theAustralian economy. Professor Richard Herr from theUniversity of Tasmania’s School of Governmentdiscussed the State’s political scene.Mark Kelleher, Managing Director of Australia'snewest renewable energy development company,Roaring 40s, spoke in Hobart on renewable energytrends here and overseas. Australia’s ambassador toJapan, Murray McLean, spoke to a trustee briefing onJapan’s economic and political environment.MAURICE NEWMAN, CEDA NATIONAL PATRON AND CHAIRMAN OF THE ASX, AT CEDA’S2005 ANNUAL DINNERTERRY MCCRANN ADDRESSING THE COPLAND PROGRAM FOR EMERGING LEADERSRICHARD COURT, FORMER PREMIER OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AND DAVIDCRAWFORD, CHAIRMAN OF THE EXPORT GRAINS CENTREMALCOLM TURNBULL, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE PRIME MINISTER32

VICTORIAOverviewCEDA Victoria is an important forum for the state’spublic policy debates and has set the agenda in areassuch as infrastructure, superannuation and climatechange. Last year saw an outstanding series of trusteelunch, conference and CEDA Club activities. Mediainterest in Victorian activities also increased.Membership remained steady in a competitivemarket. Victorian trustees were invited to participate in asurvey on member services and the topics CEDA shouldtake up in the coming year.The year also saw John Harris appointed as StateDirector, and Vicki Kyritsis as Director, Events.Events programCEDA trustees were invited to a range of lunchtimeevents on economic and social policy issues that affecttheir business activities or shape their external stakeholderenvironments.Public policyMajor issues in 2005–06 were:• infrastructure – with an emphasis on the integration ofpublic and road transport priorities.• energy – uranium, oil pricing, and Australia’s role in therenewable energy sector• climate change – sustainability, industry practice andfinancial implications• tax – the next wave of reform to assist low to middleincome earnersCEDA Victoria held a series of seminars on new federallabour laws, corporate social responsibility, the role of theVictorian Ombudsman’s office and the Office of PoliceIntegrity, and changes to federal media legislation.The Spring Street Connection series featured briefingswith Labor and Opposition frontbenchers.Best business practiceA seminar took place on increased efficiencies in manufacturing,and we held a half-day conference on the impact ofglobal accounting changes on Australian businesses.Other forums included making IT a better tool for smallbusiness and the risks of corporate restructuring.Economic and industry updateThe Economic and Political Overview was the first eventof 2006, with Treasurer John Brumby, ANZ ChiefEconomist, Saul Eslake, and Chief Investment Officer,Retail, Goldman Sachs JB Were, Michael Hawkins. PrattFoundation CEO Sam Lipski, and Herald Sun AssociateBusiness Editor Terry McCrann, provided political andpolicy commentary.International affairsRobert Gottliebsen provided insights into the internationalagenda from Davos 2006, and Jeffery Applegatefrom Franklin Templeton Institutional spoke on globalfinancial markets. Other events covered the emergingeconomic powers of India and China and their impacton Australian businesses.LeadershipThe Copland Program continued, exposing emergingleaders to the impact of external stakeholders on businessoperations. The Young Leaders Series, a newinitiative with the Melbourne Junior Chamber ofCommerce, was launched with outstanding success.State councilThe state council continued to provide CEDA withinsight into issues at the forefront of trustees’ minds. Theyear saw a review of the council’s operations and focus.Two new members were appointed – Stephen Spargoand Ian Ferres – and the number of council meetingsincreased with active involvement in research andmember engagement.33

WESTERN AUSTRALIAFor CEDA Western Australia, 2005–06 was the mostactive year in the state’s history, with a diverse range ofevents and activities on the calendar.Conference programWorking in partnership with the Department for Planningand Infrastructure, CEDA held a six-event series oninfrastructure which addressed issues such as publicprivate partnerships and fiscal federalism. The serieswas overwhelmingly well received with record attendanceat several events.CEDA events have provided a forum to consider theWestern Australian economy, including presentationsfrom State Treasurer Eric Ripper, Under Treasurer TimMarney, and other major industry players. Other issuesaddressed included the resources boom and the possiblemining of uranium.In April, an event drawing a record crowd of more than500 was the disaggregation of Western Power into fourseparate organisations. CEDA brought together the fournewly appointed CEOs to hear their plans for the future.Another event exploring interdependencies and futurechallenges for regional Western Australia, sponsored bythe Department for Local Government, was also wellreceived, with skills shortages and the “fly-in–fly-out”issue emerging as major topics.Economic and Political OverviewThe year always begins with the very popular EPOevent. In 2006, presentations from Under Treasurer TimMarney, Chairman of Azure Capital John Poynton, andnewly appointed Premier Alan Carpenter – two days intothe job – were well received. Paul Murray, former editorof The West Australian, gave a very accurate overview ofthe state’s political scene.Member-only eventsA large number of trustee-only boardroom briefingshave explored leadership and best business practiceissues facing Western Australian businesses.The Emerging Leaders Series has replaced the NextGeneration series and is still sponsored by Minter Ellison.State councilThe state council continued to make a significant contributionto the progress of CEDA in Western Australia.Because of the dual economy and the realisation thatmany national issues are unique when viewed from awest coast perspective, the state council has providedvaluable advice in assessing and addressing how thosedifferences are relevant for CEDA’s Western Australianmembership.34

governanceBOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Board of Directors is appointed by CEDA members. With theexception of the chief executive, directors cannot serve more thantwo consecutive three-year terms. The chief executive is a permanentemployee and is not subject to re-election.The composition of the Board reflects the diverse nature of CEDAmembers. Directors are selected to bring a range of experience toCEDA for strategy development and to plan the forward agenda. TheBoard is also representative of the geographical spread of membersin all states.FRONT, LEFT TO RIGHT: TREVOR TAPPENDEN, IVAN DEVESON, DON MCKENZIEBACK, LEFT TO RIGHT: JEFF FLOYD, NEIL HATHERLY, DI YERBURY, ADRIANKLOEDEN, DIETER ADAMSAS, PETER DOYLE, ROD BESLEYNOT PICTURED: GILLIAN FRANKLIN, JOHN POULSEN, PHIL RUTHVEN, TONY SMITHChairman andNational PresidentIvan Deveson, AODirectorsDieter AdamsasDeputy Chief ExecutiveOfficer and ChiefFinancial OfficerLeighton Holdings LimitedCatherine BaldwinChief Executive, CEDAResigned September 2006Rod BesleyPartnerPhillips FoxPeter DoyleChief Executive OfficerHella Australia Pty LtdDavid EdwardsChief Executive, CEDAResigned August 2005Jeff FloydChief Executive OfficerAustralian Motoring ServicesPty LtdGillian FranklinManaging DirectorThe Heat Group Pty LtdNeil HatherlyManaging DirectorRNH ConsultingJohn HeardDirectorJH Heard Pty LtdRetired December 2005Adrian KloedenChief Executive OfficerSerco Australia Pty LtdDon McKenzieManaging DirectorExecutive DimensionsVarina NissenManaging DirectorAustralia and New ZealandManpower ServicesResigned July 2006John PoulsenPartner and Head ofFinance GroupMinter Ellison, PerthPhil RuthvenExecutive ChairmanIBISWorld Pty LtdChair of CEDA’s Research andPublications CommitteeTony SmithManaging Partner, SAErnst & YoungAppointed February 2006Trevor TappendenDirectorChair of CEDA’sAudit CommitteeEmeritus ProfessorDi Yerbury, AOMacquarie UniversityChair of CEDA’s InternationalRelations Committee35

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARDAudit CommitteeThe Audit Committee’s role is to advise on the establishment andmaintenance of an internal control framework, together withmanagement processes. It also gives the Board additional assistanceregarding the quality and reliability of financial information.Audit Committee members for 2005–06 were Trevor Tappenden(Chair), Dieter Adamsas, Darren Scammel and Peggy Stragalinos.Appointments and Remuneration CommitteeThe Appointments and Remuneration Committee is responsible forrecommending criteria for selection of Board members and StatePresidents, and providing nominations for Board consideration. TheCommittee also reviews the remuneration of the chief executive, andgeneral guidelines for the chief executive’s direct reports and CEDAemployees in general.Standing CommitteesCEDA has two standing committees, which are advisory committeesto the chief executive and are chaired by Board Directors. TheResearch and Publications Committee is instrumental in shapingCEDA’s reserch agenda. The Chair of the Committee is Phil Ruthven.The International Relations Committee provides advice on internationalrelations activities, and identifies appropriate projects andissues with an international focus. The Chair of the Committee isProfessor Di Yerbury, AO.PATRON AND BOARD OF GOVERNORSNational patronMaurice Newman, ACMaurice Newman became CEDA’s firstNational Patron during 2002, and hasassisted in the promotion of CEDA and itsgoals. Maurice Newman is Chairman of theAustralian Stock Exchange, Chancellor of Macquarie University andAdvisor to the Marsh Group of Companies. His career spans40 years in stockbroking and investment banking. He was ManagingDirector (1984) and Executive Chairman (1985–99) of what is nowthe Deutsche Bank Group in Australia, Chairman of the DeutscheBank Asia Pacific Advisory Board and a Director of Deutsche BankAsia Pacific (1999–2001).Board of GovernorsCEDA’s Board of Governors includes eminent Australians from business,academia and government. The Board of Governors is an advisorybody, providing advice on CEDA’s long-term policy priorities. Ithas no governance role but its members provide advice to CEDA onan ongoing basis. The Board of Governors met twice in 2005–06,once in Melbourne and once in Sydney.New South WalesDr Klaus AlbrechtTim Besley, ACThe Hon. John Fahey, ACProfessor Donald GibsonThe Hon. Nick Greiner, ACThe Hon. Robert J L Hawke, ACMeredith HellicarPaul Kelly, AOHelen Lynch, AMDavid Mortimer, AOKen J MossJohn Phillips, AORichard F E Warburton, AOPeter J Wills, ACSouth AustraliaSir Eric Neal, AC, CVOVictoriaPaul AndersonThe Hon. John ButtonLaureate ProfessorAdrienne Clarke, ACJulian ClarkeLaureate ProfessorPeter Doherty, ACPeter DuncanRt Hon. Malcolm Fraser, AC, CHThe Hon. Sir James Gobbo,AC, CVOProfessor Brian Howe, AMMargaret Jackson, ACHugh Morgan, ACSir Arvi Parbo, ACProfessor David Penington, ACWestern AustraliaMichael Chaney, AO36

LEFT TO RIGHT: GREG MEEK, DR SUZANNE RICKARD, JOHN HARRIS, DAVID SHETLIFFE, LISA SCAFFIDI, DAVID WALKER, DR IAN MARSHSTATE COUNCILSCEDA’s state councils have an advisory role and discuss relevantlocal issues with their state director and the chief executive. Eachstate council is chaired by a state president, and state presidents areon the Board of Directors wherever possible.State PresidentsNew South WalesDon McKenzieManaging Director, Executive DimensionsQueensland*Rod BesleyPartner, Phillips FoxSouth AustraliaTony SmithManaging Partner, SA, Ernst & YoungVictoriaJeff FloydChief Executive Officer, Australian Motoring Services Pty LtdWestern AustraliaJohn PoulsenPartner, Minter Ellison, PerthACTProfessor Glenn Withers, AOAustralian National University*Doug McTaggart took over as Queensland State Presidentafter 30 June 2006.MANAGEMENT TEAMChief Executive (Acting)Greg MeekState Director, New South Wales and ACTDr Suzanne RickardState Director, VIC and TASJohn HarrisState Director, QLD and NTGreg MeekState Director, SADavid ShetliffeState Director, Western AustraliaLisa ScaffidiPolicy and Communications DirectorDavid WalkerDirector of ResearchDr Ian MarshManagement changesPrevious Chief Executive David Edwards resigned in August 2005and was replaced by Catherine Baldwin who resigned in September2006. Greg Meek, CEDA’s Queensland State Director, is currentlyChief Executive (Acting).John Harris joined CEDA in November 2005 as State Director,Victoria and Tasmania.Dr Suzanne Rickard was recently appointed State Director, NewSouth Wales and ACT, after acting in the role since June 2006. Herformer position was Director, Business Development, New SouthWales and ACT.Nick Dimopoulos (Chief Financial Officer), Paul McDonald (StateDirector New South Wales and ACT), and Christine White (StateDirector, Victoria and Tasmania), left CEDA during 2005–06.37

concise financial reportOVERVIEWIn recent years, CEDA has established sound financial foundationswith the implementation of initiatives that have added value to CEDAmembers. These initiatives have included undertaking leading-edgeresearch into issues of economic relevance to our members,ensuring CEDA’s program of activities has practical application, moreactively communicating and engaging with members, and furtherdeveloping CEDA’s leadership with the instigation of the highlysuccessful roundtables for CEOs and CFOs.Consolidated statement of financial performanceRevenue of $5.76 million represents a 9 per cent increase from2004–05. Significant contributors were membership, CEDA events(which attracted record levels of attendance for another year), theCFO and CEO roundtables, and sponsorship income.Expenses increased by 15 per cent, reflecting increased eventactivity and investment in higher skilled employees. However, anabnormal expense of $156,115 relating to payments to employeesoutside normal statutory requirements significantly affected thefinancial result for the year.Consolidated statement of financial positionTotal members’ funds (equity) fell by 15 per cent to $1.1 million dueto the deficit result for the year.Total assets were $2.34 million, reflecting primarily the decreasein cash reserves caused by the deficit.Consolidated statement of cash flowsThe balance of cash held at the reporting date was $1.58 million.This is considered to be a strong position for CEDA, which must bemaintained into the future to enable investment in our systemsand people.38

Downturn due to abnormal expensesThe operating deficit of $198,815follows positive results for the previoustwo years. The outlook for 2006–07 is areturn to a positive operating result.Operating resultsYEARSURPLUS/DEFINCIT$2001–02 -378,9692002–03 -192,4092003–04 111,9712004–05 124,4822005–06 -198,815$200,0000–200,000–400,0002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–06Revenue upRevenue was up 8.9 per cent on2004–05, with rising contributions frommembership, events and sponsorship.Total revenueYEARREVENUE$2001–02 3,472,0062002–03 3,768,0842003–04 4,525,0412004–05 5,293,6982005–06 5,761,809$7,500,0006,000,0004,500,0003,000,0001,500,00002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–06Servicing membersExpenses increased by 15 per cent,reflecting increased event activity andinvestment in more highly skilledemployees to provide better services tomembers.Total expenditureYEAREXPENDITURE$2001–02 3,850,9752002–03 3,960,4842003–04 4,413,0662004–05 5,169,1992005–06 5,960,624$6,000,0004,500,0003,000,0001,500,00002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–06Ongoing member engagementThe momentum in greater memberinvolvement continued, with membershipsubscriptions increasing 8 per cent from2004–05.Membership subscriptionsYEARSUBSCRIPTIONS$2001–02 1,807,1502002–03 1,848,7902003–04 1,958,6262004–05 2,067,1242005–06 2,239,815$2,875,0002,300,0001,725,0001,150,000575,00002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–0639

High-quality events programCEDA’s wide-ranging and high-qualityevent program resulted in record attendances.Registration fees were up 15per cent on last year.Conference registrationsYEARREGISTRATIONS$2001–02 953,3742002–03 1,154,1502003–04 1,579,5682004–05 2,016,5632005–06 2,336,1302,875,0002,300,0001,725,0001,150,000575,00002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–06Sponsorship supportCEDA events received strong supportfrom existing and new sponsors, providingbrand awareness and exposure infront of CEDA’s high-level audiences.Sponsorship income (conferences)YEARSPONSORSHIP INCOME$2001–02 139,4582002–03 205,6362003–04 324,6942004–05 434,1072005–06 451,696$500,000400,000300,000200,000100,00002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–06Research supportResearch income fell in 2005–06 asCEDA turned its efforts to planning anddeveloping research projects for releasein 2006–07.Research income(contributions and sponsorship)YEARRESEARCH INCOME$2001–02 319,8792002–03 417,8702003–04 378,9912004–05 416,2482005–06 270,161$500,000375,000250,000125,00002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–06Another year of record attendanceTotal attendance at events25,000More than 300 events were held duringthe year, with over 22,400 attendees.This reflects the growing need forknowledge of public policy and businessbest practice issues.YEARATTENDANCE2001–02 14,8012002–03 14,4412003–04 17,4512004–05 21,4132005–06 22,40820,00015,00010,0005,00002001–022002–032003–042004–052005–0640

Statement of financial performanceFor the year ended 30 June 20062006 2005$ $Revenue 5,761,809 5,293,698Auditors’ remuneration (16,250) (12,000)Bad and doubtful debt expense (7,524) (0)Depreciation and amortisation expense (92,936) (92,836)Employee benefits expense (2,859,859) (2,307,025)Finance costs (22) (17)Lease expense (442,020) (439,764)Research and related conferencesand briefings expense (1,428,696) (1,290,082)Other expenses (1,113,317) (1,036,692)Profit (loss) attributable to entity (198,815) 115,282Note: The reconciliations for the first-time adoption of Australian equivalents to international financial reporting standardscan be found in the full financial accounts published on the CEDA website: ceda.com.au41

Statement of financial positionAs at 30 June 20062006 2005$ $Current assetsCash and cash equivalents 1,575,598 1,804,236Trade and other receivables 380,382 299,626Other current assets 92,270 77,568Total current assets 2, 048,250 2,181,430Non current assetsPlant and equipment, leasehold improvements 290,874 256,398Total non current assets 290,874 256,398TOTAL ASSETS 2,339,124 2,437,828Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables 556,587 600,266Short-term provisions 133,466 131,377Subscriptions and income in advance 478,404 327,154Total current liabilities 1,168,457 1,058,797Non current liabilitiesLong-term provisions 61,570 71,119Total non current liabilities 61,570 71,119TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,230,027 1,129,916NET ASSETS 1,109,097 1,307,912EquityRetained earnings 286,047 484,862Reserves 823,050 823,050TOTAL EQUITY 1,109,097 1,307,91242

Statement of cash flowsFor the year ended 30 June 20062006 2005$ $Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from operations:Subscriptions 2,239,815 2,067,124Research and related conferences and briefings 3,399,930 3,126,394Payment to suppliers and employees (5,801,563) (4,804,668)Interest received 61,201 56,030Borrowing costs (22) (17)Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (100,639) 444,863Cash flows from investing activitiesProceeds from sale of plant and equipment 545 0Purchase of plant and equipment (128,544) (49,676)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activites (127,999) (49,676)Net increase (decrease) in cash held (228,638) 395,187Cash at beginning of year 1,804,236 1,409,049Cash at end of year 1,575,598 1,804,236Note: The statements above pertaining to financial performance, financial position and cash flows should be read inconjunction with the accompanying notes and full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2006, which can beaccessed by:email: info@ceda.com.autelephone: 03 9662 3544online: ceda.com.au43

Directors’ reportTo the Members of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia5. Information on Directors:Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their report on the company forthe financial year ended 30 June 2006.1. The names of the Directors in office at the date of this report are:IA Deveson, AODS AdamsasCA BaldwinRG BesleyPF DoyleJL FloydG FranklinN HatherlyAJ KloedenDC McKenzieVJ NissenJA PoulsenPKG RuthvenA SmithTW TappendenD Yerbury, AOThe names of the main office bearers at the date of this report are:PresidentIA Deveson, AOChair, Board of Directors IA Deveson, AOHonorary Treasurer TW TappendenThe name of the Secretary at the date of this report is:Chief Financial Officer N Dimopoulos2. The company’s principal activity is as an independent, apolitical organisationmade up of business leaders, academics and others who have aninterest in, and commitment to, Australia’s economic and social development.CEDA undertakes objective research and discussion into issuesaffecting Australia’s growth.While CEDA emphasises productivity and efficiency issues, which arevital for our future development, it also recognises the need to considerthe equity dimensions of government policy.No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred duringthe year.3. The net loss of the company was $198,815 (2005: $115,282 profit). CEDAis an approved research institute under Section 73A of the Income TaxAssessment Act. CEDA is a company limited by guarantee and in the eventof winding up each member is liable for any sum not exceeding $500.4. The Memorandum of Association specifically prohibits the payment of anydividend to members.Ivan A Deveson, AODieter S AdamsasCatherine A BaldwinRodney G BesleyPeter F DoyleJeffrey L FloydGillian FranklinNeil HatherlyNational President and Chair of the BoardPatron, Melbourne City MissionBComm (Accounting), FAICDDeputy CEO and CFO, Leighton Holdings LtdDirector, Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd andLeighton Properties Pty LtdPresident, Financial Executives International ofAustraliaChief Executive, CEDABA LLB (Hons)Managing Partner, Hogan Besley BoydFASCPA, FCIS, FCIMChief Executive Officer of Hella Australia Pty Ltd,Hella Asia Pacific Pty Ltd and Hella Asia PacificHoldings Pty LtdDirector, Australian Automotive AftermarketAssociationCouncillor (Victoria) of the Australian Industry GroupFAIM, FIPAAChief Executive Officer, Australian MotoringServices Pty LtdAdjunct Professor, Tourism and Marketing, VictoriaUniversityManaging Director, The Heat Group Pty LtdDirector, Cosmetic, Toiletry and FragranceAssociation of Australia, Microsurgery Foundationand the Australian Grand PrixGlobal Entrepreneur of the Year – Australia in 2000BSc (Hons), FAICD, FAIM, FAus IMMManaging Director, RNH ConsultingCouncil Member, University of NewcastleDirector, Brisbane Transport, Brisbane Polo Club,Indooroopilly Golf Club, Tarong Energy (1999–2005)44

Adrian J KloedenDonald C McKenzieVarina J NissenJohn A PoulsenPhil K G RuthvenAnthony SmithTrevor W TappendenFAIM, MAICD, MSc (Business Studies), LondonBusiness School, London University; BSc (Forestry),First Class Honours, Australian National UniversityCEO, Serco Asia PacificMember, Council of Deakin UniversityMember, Finance Committee of Deakin PrimeDirector, Forestry TasmaniaBA (Applied Psychology) Monash, FAICDManaging Director, Executive Dimensions.Chairman and Director, Community ConnectionsAustralia (CCA)MBA, Melbourne Business SchoolManaging Director, Manpower Australia/New ZealandBJuris (Hons), LLB UWAManaging Partner and Head of Finance, MinterEllison PerthWinner 2002 Wendy Middleton Award for IndividualService Excellence, WA Customer Service CouncilFAIM, FAICDChairman, IBIS World Pty LtdKey public speaker at 50 to 60 conferences andconventions each year within Australia and overseasWrites monthly for BRWBBus (Accountancy) ACA, FAICD, AAIMManaging Partner, Ernst & Young, South AustraliaDirector, Playford Memorial TrustDirector, Helpmann AcademyACA, FAICDChairman, Heide Museum of Modern ArtDirector, Victorian Interpreting and Translation ServiceCouncillor, RMIT UniversityDirector, RMIT Vietnam P/LMember, Southern Rural Water Audit CommitteeTrustee, The Ernest Heine Family FoundationFormer Melbourne Managing Partner Ernst &Young, Director, Vision Gateway Inc, Dairy FoodSafety VictoriaProfessor Di Yerbury, AO LLB (Hons) Lond, PhD Melb, Grad Dip Tech SciManaging Vice-Chancellor Macquarie UniversityPresident, Australian Vice-Chancellor’s Committee.Chair, Golden Key International Honours Society(World President), Australian Higher EducationIndustrial AssociationWinner 2002 Telstra New South Wales Businesswomanof the Year6. Meetings of Directors:NUMBER ELIGIBLENUMBER ATTENDEDIA Deveson, AO 5 5DS Adamsas 5 2CA Baldwin 1 1RG Besley 5 5PF Doyle 5 4J L Floyd 5 4G Franklin 5 4N Hatherly 5 4AJ Kloeden 5 4DC McKenzie 5 5VJ Nissen 5 2JA Poulsen 5 4PKG Ruthven 5 4TW Tappenden 5 5A Smith 2 2D Yerbury, AO 5 27. No significant changes in the company’s state of affairs occurred duringthe financial year.8. No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financialyear which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operationsof the company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs ofthe company in future financial years.9. Likely developments in the operations of the company and the expectedresults of those operations in future financial years have not beenincluded in this report as the inclusion of such information is likely toresult in unreasonable prejudice to the company.45

Directors’ report10.The company’s operations are not regulated by any significantenvironmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a Stateor Territory.11.No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during orsince the end of the financial year, for any person who is or has been anofficer or auditor of the company.With the exception of the following matters:During this financial year the company has paid premiums to insure alldirectors and officers against liabilities for costs and expenses incurredby them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conductwhile acting in the capacity of director or officer of the company otherthan conduct involving wilful breach of duty in relation to the company.DIRECTORT W TappendenDirectorDIRECTORI A Deveson, AOChairSigned in Sydney this 22nd day of September 2006in accordance with a Resolution of the Board of DirectorsDirectors’ declaration1. The Directors of the company declare that the financial statements andnotes, as set out on pages 1 to 27, present fairly the company’s financialposition as at 30 June 2006 and its performance for the yearended on that date in accordance with Accounting Standards and othermandatory professional reporting requirements.2. In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that thecompany will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due andpayable.This declaration is made in accordance with a Resolution of the Board ofDirectors and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors by:DIRECTORT W TappendenDirectorDIRECTORI A Deveson, AOChairSigned in Sydney this 22nd day of September 2006in accordance with a Resolution of the Board of Directors46

T J REEVE CPAINDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORTto the members of theCOMMITTEE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF AUSTRALIAScopeThe Financial Report and Directors’ ResponsibilityThe financial report comprises the income statement, balance sheet,statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement, accompanyingnotes to the financial statements, and the directors’ declaration forthe Committee for Economic Development of Australia (thecompany) for the year ended 30th June 2006.The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation andtrue and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with thecompany’s constitution. This includes responsibility for the maintenanceof adequate accounting records and internal controls that aredesigned to prevent and detect fraud and error, and for the accountingpolicies and accounting estimates inherent in the financial report.Audit ApproachI have conducted an independent audit to express an opinion to themembers of the company. My audit was conducted in accordancewith Australian Auditing Standards, in order to provide reasonableassurance as to whether the financial report is free of materialmisstatement. The nature of the audit is influenced by factors suchas the use of professional judgement, selective testing, the inherentlimitations of internal control, and the availability of persuasive ratherthan conclusive evidence. Therefore, an audit cannot guarantee thatall material misstatements have been detected.I performed procedures to assess whether in all material aspects thefinancial report presents fairly, in accordance with the company’sconstitution, including compliance with accounting standards andother mandatory financial reporting requirements in Australia, a viewwhich is consistent with my understanding of the company’s financialposition, and of its performance as represented by the results ofits operations and cash flows.I formed my audit opinion on the basis of these procedures,which included:• Examining, on a test basis, information to provide evidencesupporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial report, and• Assessing the appropriateness of the accounting policies anddisclosures used and the reasonableness of significant accountingestimates made by the directors.While I considered the effectiveness of management’s internalcontrol over financial reporting when determining the nature andextent of my procedures, my audit was not designed to provideassurance on internal controls.IndependenceIn conducting my audit, I followed applicable independence requirementsof Australian professional ethical pronouncements.Audit OpinionIn my opinion, the financial report presents fairly in accordance withapplicable accounting standards and other mandatory professionalreporting requirements in Australia, the financial position of Committeefor Economic Development of Australia as at 30th June 2006, and theresults of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended.Signed at Melbourne the 22nd day of September 2006.Terry J Reeve CPAPartnerTurville Reeve & AssociatesUnit 7 MIAC BuildingInternational DriveTullamarine Vic 3043PO Box 1020Phone: 03 9330 5535Fax: 03 93345863ABN: 49 109 811 21147

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