Latest OECD News

New Zealand and Switzerland agree trade discussions
NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers
The United Kingdom should strengthen productivity growth while ensuring fiscal sustainability
Attacks On Unions Are Costing Working People
Property Council backs the HAFF as important part of tackling Australia’s housing crisis, says more supply is key to affordability
OECD Working Group on Bribery issues due diligence warning against Türkiye
Grattan on Friday: AI’s opportunities and risks front and centre on Albanese government’s agenda
Switzerland’s Thomas Gass appointed new DAC Chair
Housing delivery remains the real test as completion figures highlight pipeline pressures
OECD job markets remain strong, but real wages are lagging
Latvia has improved its foreign bribery frameworks and enforcement, but further measures are needed to maintain progress, says the OECD Working Group on Bribery
The Slovak Republic needs to address serious deficiencies in its foreign bribery framework, says the OECD Working Group on Bribery
Inquiry: Case For Rent Caps Mounts
Tax Inspectors Without Borders strengthening tax systems through new South-South co-operation
Korea needs to boost regional economic convergence and tackle fiscal pressures from ageing
Stronger Penalties For Tax Misconduct
Large companies need to turn commitments to responsible business conduct into action
Tourist arrivals reach new record but the sector must adapt to keep growing
Tackling public debt and improving productivity are key to boost growth in France
New OECD survey shows highest ever levels of trust in Australia’s public institutions
Nurses and midwives to gather in Parliament today to press for Medicare reform
Trust steadies, but people still do not feel heard – OECD Trust Survey
Farm incomes set to rise over next decade – but volatility puts gains at risk
The Slovak Republic should improve public finances and boost employment to drive strong and resilient growth
Second reading speech, Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026
The government wants to increase home ownership. But life is tough for many new homeowners
Are algorithms unfairly screening out immigrant job applications?
Ukraine is reforming in real time: OECD launches three new Reviews to support a stronger, more resilient economy
Productivity gains lost as Australians wait years for access to innovative cancer medicines
Address To Business NSW , Tumbi Umbi, NSW
FAO releases most comprehensive dataset to date on women in agrifood systems
CGT changes lessen but don’t eliminate harm to investment
GDP growth anaemic and masks economy still in “huge trouble”, says NZCTU
Go8 achieves historic results in QS World University Rankings 2027
Norway should boost productivity and limit public spending to foster strong and resilient growth
NZ’s health spending isn’t enough for current, let alone future needs – we’ve calculated the shortfall
Slovenia should foster business investment, strengthen public finances and enhance trade resilience to sustain long-term growth
Five key changes are needed to make proposed CGT reforms less harmful
Improving public administration and health outcomes while accelerating climate action would support higher living standards in Latvia
Address to the Australian National Contact Point, Treasury, Canberra
Address To Morgan Stanley Australia Summit, Sydney
Securing Affordable Energy: LNG to keep the lights on and protect jobs
Strengthening public finances and accelerating the digital and green transitions would support Estonia’s economic resilience
Q&A – Australia’s Economic Outlook 2026
OECD Ministerial Council Outcomes 5 June
Steel excess capacity continues to weigh on global markets, with subsidies increasingly undermining fair competition
UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world’s electricity and more water than we need to drink
NZ, French trade ministers to meet yearly