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Government at a Glance: Country note for Australiapdf,499Kb,English | View long abstract 21-Oct-2009 This country note, based on the new biennial publication Government at a glance, provides indicators describing key elements underlying government structure and performance of Australia, from the perspective of revenues, expenditures and employment. Related documents: |
Employment Outlook 2009 Country Notes: Australiapdf,195Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Sep-2009 The OECD Employment Outlook indicates that employment in Australia is likely to decline by between 1.4% and 1.9%, or around 150 000-200 000 jobs, less by the end of 2010 than if no fiscal measures had been taken. Related documents: |
Doing Better for Children: Highlights for Australiapdf,127Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Sep-2009 Australia does well for children in terms of good outcomes in both housing-environment and educational well-being, but more could be done for children in terms of both material and health outcomes - according to the OECD’s first report on child well-being. Related documents: |
Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2009: How Does Australia Comparepdf,112Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Jul-2009 Total health spending accounted for 8.7% of GDP in Australia in 2006–07, slightly lower than the average of 8.9% in OECD countries in 2007. Related documents: |
OECD Economic Outlook No. 85 - Australiapdf,28Kb,English | View long abstract 24-Jun-2009 Summary of economic developments and projections for Australia taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
Pensions at a Glance 2009: Highlights for Australiapdf,441Kb,English | View long abstract 23-Jun-2009 Australia’s superannuation funds have been heavily hit by the financial crisis, with real losses of 26.7% in 2008.... More than one in four Australian seniors live in poverty on international measures. The OECD welcomes the government’s increase in the age pension to address this problem... Related documents: |
Australia should intervene quickly to avert a major rise in youth unemployment, says OECD20-Apr-2009 Young people are likely to be hit hard by rising unemployment as the global downturn continues. In Australia, where more young people work than in most OECD countries, the government should encourage more teenagers to stay in school past the age of 16 in order to boost their skills and improve their long-term career prospects. |