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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: |
Spend early on children, says OECDEnglish | View long abstract 01-Sep-2009 Governments should invest more money on children in the first six years of their lives to reduce social inequality and help all children, especially the most vulnerable, have happier lives, according to the OECD’s first ever report on child well-being in its 30 member countries. Also available: |
OECD reveals evolving social trends in Asia-PacificEnglish | View long abstract 13-Aug-2009 Society at a Glance - Asia/Pacific Edition 2009 looks at social trends and policy developments in Asia-Pacific countries, using indicators similar to those in OECD’s recently published Society at a Glance 2009 (focused on OECD economies). Related documents: |
Society at a Glance - Asia/Pacific Edition 2009English | View long abstract 13-Aug-2009 Society at a Glance – Asia/Pacific Edition 2009 offers a concise quantitative overview of social trends and policies across Asia-Pacific economies. 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: |
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: |
Jobs for Youth/Des emplois pour les jeunes: AUSTRALIAEnglish | View long abstract 20-Apr-2009 OECD has launched a series of reports in 16 countries including Australia. Each report contains a survey of the main barriers to employment for young people, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to improve the transition from school to work. Also available:Related documents: |
The Changing Boundaries of Social EnterprisesEnglish | View long abstract 27-Feb-2009 This book contains recommendations for national and local policy makers and presents a set of international best practices for social enterprises. Related documents: |
A System of Health Accounts: Implementation - AustraliaEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jan-2009 Information on the status of implementation of OECD's A System of Health Accounts in Australia. |
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