OECD Economic Surveys Ser. : Australia 1984

The OECD's survey of the Australian economy considers a range of issues including: recent economic trends and short-term prospects; macroeconomic policies; and the economic impact of immigration. Findings include that Australia's current and recent economic results place it among the top performers in the OECD, due in large part to the combination of prudent, medium-term oriented fiscal and monetary policies, and far-reaching recent reforms to labour, product and financial markets. However, existing and emerging policy challenges will need to be addressed, particularly with regards to welfare, private pensions, education, competition and labour markets.