Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is a public policy think tank in Australia.

History

John Menadue AO was the founding chair of the organisation. He had served as Secretary of Prime Minister and Cabinet for prime ministers Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser, among other roles.

Description

The Centre for Policy Development focuses on informing public policy in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. Its programs cover such topics as climate change, energy transition, child detention, refugee settlement with regard to the economy, and early childhood education.

Governance

, Sam Mostyn (Governor General) stepped down as chair, and Don Russell became acting chair. Andrew Hudson is CEO.

Impact

The research, recommendations and views of the CPD are frequently cited in the media.

Research fellows

The following are former research fellows who resigned in 2015 over concerns that CPD was moving to a more centre-right position.