Matthias Cormann

Matthias Cormann is an Australian politician and the current Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). He previously served as the Australian Minister for Finance from 2013 to 2020, where he was instrumental in managing the country’s budget and economic policies. Cormann has been a prominent advocate for economic reform and fiscal responsibility, emphasizing the need for effective government spending and investment to enhance productivity and economic growth. His recent comments in an OECD report highlighted the alarming rise in global debt, calling for a reevaluation of government borrowing priorities to ensure sustainable economic development.