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OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Australiapdf,70Kb,English | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Summary of economic developments and projections for Australia taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
Key economic projections by countryEnglish | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Economic forecasts for GDP, unemployment, inflation and fiscal balance. Also available: |
Australia - external links to macroeconomic reports and datahtm,7Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Nov-2009 External links to: recent economic data; current interest and exchange rates; latest macroeconomic reports; current outlook and projections; government budget information; speeches; relevant sites. Related documents: |
Enhancing educational performance in AustraliaEnglish | View long abstract 06-Mar-2009 Vassiliki Koutsogeorgopoulou 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. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Australia Country Notepdf,123Kb,English | View long abstract 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. Also available: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. |
