Andrew Hudson

Andrew Hudson is the CEO of the Centre Policy Development (CPD), an independent policy institute that advances long-term wellbeing in Australia and the region.

Andrew's recent articles

Securing a brighter future for Australian children and families

Securing a brighter future for Australian children and families

In 1969, then-Prime Minister Gough Whitlam stated, “We are all diminished when any of us are denied proper education. The nation is the poorer—a poorer economy, a poorer civilisation, because of this human and national waste.” Although Whitlam was talking about tertiary education—this was part of his policy speech when his government abolished university fees, a major reform that had hugely beneficial outcomes across the entire country and economy—his words ring even more true when applied to early childhood education and care (ECEC).

Measuring what matters is an urgent and sensible foundation for better government

Measuring what matters is an urgent and sensible foundation for better government

Australias first wellbeing framework, announced by the Treasurer under the Measuring What Matters banner, is important and can play a vital part in setting national direction and navigating significant challenges for Australia in the years to come.

Payne and Dutton's high-stakes Indonesia visit must accelerate relationship

Payne and Dutton's high-stakes Indonesia visit must accelerate relationship

On Thursday, Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton are due to meet their Indonesian counterparts in Jakarta for vital talks. The stakes are high.

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