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Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2009: How Does Australia Compare

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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.

OECD Economic Outlook No. 85 - Australia

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24-Jun-2009

Summary of economic developments and projections for Australia taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

Pensions at a Glance 2009: Highlights for Australia

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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...

Australia should intervene quickly to avert a major rise in youth unemployment, says OECD

20-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.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Australia Country Note

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03-Mar-2009

This note, taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2008 priorities for Australia. 

Enhancing educational performance in Australia

06-Mar-2009

The Australian education system fares well in international comparison with regards to PISA test scores and the higher education system attracts an increasing number of foreign students. However, a number of challenges need to be addressed.

Asian countries should reform their pension systems

07-Jan-2009

Many Asian countries will need to reform their pension systems in order to deliver sustainable and adequate retirement incomes for today’s workers, according to a new OECD report.