Today we announce the appointment of The Honourable Stephen Jones as Australia's next Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris.
Mr Jones will bring a wealth of experience to advancing Australia's interests at the OECD. He served as a member of the Federal Parliament from 2010 until 2025, worked in the Treasury portfolio for almost six years and served as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services for nearly half of that time
In Government, Mr Jones delivered reforms to strengthen Australia's superannuation and financial systems, modernise markets, and improve the integrity of our tax system.
The OECD is a trusted and influential pillar of global economic governance and a recognised leader in economic research, analysis and evidence-based policy guidance on economic and social issues.
Australia contributes to and benefits from the OECD's work in areas spanning trade, health, employment, agriculture, overseas development assistance, energy, education, taxation, digital economy, and environment policy.
The OECD has global reach through its member countries, key partners and regional initiatives. Australia supports the OECD's increased engagement in the Indo-Pacific region as it builds a more globally representative membership.
We thank former Ambassador and Permanent Representative Brendan Pearson and outgoing Chargé d'Affaires Anthony Stannard for their contributions.
