Mathias Cormann 'can't wait' to start OECD job and singles out climate as key challenge

Australia’s longtime finance minister to pursue a ‘global’ approach to help countries become carbon-neutral by 2050

Mathias Cormann says he cannot wait to start his new role as the head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Australia’s longest-serving finance minister will take over as secretary general of the Paris-based organisation from outgoing Angel Gurría.

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