January 21, 2026 Economic Affairs
Publication Summary
This package includes: a) Press Release summarizing the views of the Executive Board as expressed during its February 9, 2026 consideration of the staff report that concluded the Article IV consultation with Australia; b) the Staff Report prepared by a staff team of the IMF for the Executive Board’s consideration on February 9, 2026, following discussions that ended on November 20, 2025, with the officials of Australia on economic developments and policies; c) an Informational Annex prepared by the IMF staff; d) a Staff Statement updating information on recent developments; and e) a Statement by the Alternate Executive Director for Australia.