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Jobs for Immigrants Vol 1: Update on recent developments for Australiapdf,134Kb,English | View long abstract 20-Nov-2008 This note provides an update on recent developments for Australia on the labour market integration of immigrants and their children. |
Learning for Jobs, OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training, Australiapdf,1Mb,English | View long abstract 05-Nov-2008 This review of vocational education and training (VET) in Australia is part of ―Learning for Jobs‖, the OECD policy study of VET – a programme of analytical work and individual country reviews designed to help countries make their VET systems more responsive to labour market needs. |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Polandpdf,133Kb,English | View long abstract 27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Australiapdf,135Kb,English | View long abstract 27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
Growing Unequal 2008 - Country note: Australiapdf,261Kb,English | View long abstract 21-Oct-2008 This note presents key findings related to income inequality and poverty for Australia, with global trends among OECD countries. Related documents: |
Economic survey of Australia 2008: Improving water managementEnglish | View long abstract 10-Oct-2008 Over-exploitation of water and harmful environment effects are major concerns which need to be addressed. Water should be used more efficiently, particularly in rural areas. |
Economic survey of Australia 2008: Enhancing the functioning of product and labour marketsEnglish | View long abstract 10-Oct-2008 The current industrial relations reform should preserve flexibility. It is also necessary to cut red tape and reduce the geographical segmentation of product markets. Climate change policy should be cost-efficient. |
Economic survey of Australia 2008: Enhancing educational performanceEnglish | View long abstract 10-Oct-2008 Australia’s education system compares well in terms of PISA scores. Important challenges remain however in all education sectors, especially in early childhood education and care. |
Economic survey of Australia 2008: Raising labour supplyEnglish | View long abstract 10-Oct-2008 Rising skill shortages and an ageing population imply the need for further policy action to improve incentives to work. Immigration remains an important contributor to labour supply. |
Economic survey of Australia 2008: Key challengesEnglish | View long abstract 10-Oct-2008 After 16 consecutive years of expansion, macroeconomic policy will need to stay relatively tight until a significant easing in inflation is in prospect. Pro-cyclical fiscal stance should also be avoided. |
