'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unable to say if inflation can come back down without a rise in unemployment but declined to comment on the RBA's July rate decision. AAP · Jul 16, 2023
Hundreds charged after NSW domestic violence operation; South Australia moves to ban no cause evictions – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2023
Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions. AAP · Jul 15, 2023
Michele Bullock spells continuity at RBA – but respite unlikely for borrowers The new chief was one of the board members raising interest rates, but has been brought in to reform the central bank The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2023
Why was Philip Lowe not reappointed as RBA governor? We can rule out interest rates as a reason Lowe made three key mistakes – targeting house prices before the pandemic, misleading about future rate rises and ignoring cultural problems within the RBA The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Australia appoints first female governor in central bank’s history Michele Bullock will start her seven-year term as Reserve Bank of Australia governor this September The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Afternoon Update: cautious welcome for new RBA governor; Peter van Onselen loses case; and watch Fran Drescher’s fiery Hollywood strike speech Labor hails appointment of first female Reserve Bank boss as ‘historic moment for Australia’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
RBA lifer Michele Bullock may have the luck of playing good cop to Philip Lowe’s bad The Reserve Bank of Australia’s first female governor will begin her appointment at or very near the end of the cycle of rate rises The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Australia names first woman to lead central bank Michele Bullock will take over as governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia in September. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023
Meet Michele Bullock, the RBA insider tasked with making the Reserve Bank more outward-looking as its next governor Australia’s next Reserve Bank governor, Michele Bullock – the first woman in the job – will take office in September at a time when much of the bank’s work in fighting inflation will be done and its focus will be on changing the way it operates. The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023
Michele Bullock: what you need to know about the RBA’s new governor The Reserve Bank ‘lifer’ will succeed Philip Lowe in the top job. Who is Michele Bullock and what has been the reaction to her appointment? The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Reserve Bank veteran Michele Bullock becomes first woman governor, replacing Philip Lowe The government has appointed Michele Bullock the new governor of the Reserve Bank – the first woman to occupy the post. The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023
Michele Bullock named as new governor of the RBA and first woman to lead central bank Bullock replaces current Reserve Bank of Australia chief Philip Lowe, whose term expires in September The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023
Philip Lowe to be replaced as RBA governor with successor named after cabinet meeting Anthony Albanese says when it comes to the next leader of the Reserve Bank ‘we will make that decision as a cabinet’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023
AAP · Jul 13, 2023 First woman to lead Reserve Bank as Lowe exit locked in Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock the first woman picked to lead Australia's central bank.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023 Nationals accuse Labor of ‘hypocrisy’ over response to scathing APVMA report – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023 Morning Mail: No campaign’s links to Christian right, BBC presenter named, Women’s Ashes thriller Our investigation reveals how the voice opposition is importing polarising techniques from the US
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023 Where to next for the Australian economy, the RBA – and Philip Lowe? The Reserve Bank governor will soon find out if his term has been extended – but economic hints from major banks tell a happier story than expected
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023 Afternoon Update: RBA cuts number of meetings; wastewater exposes cities’ drug habits; and an algorithm creates the ‘best’ expletive ever Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says the change will allow more time to examine key issues in detail
The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023 Reserve Bank Governor Lowe announces changes to bank's operations as cabinet readies to approve who will lead it Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has announced a raft of reforms the bank will make following the recent review of its operations, as the government prepares to announce who will lead it after his term expires in September.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023 RBA to cut number of meetings that set interest rates to eight a year, Philip Lowe says Lowe’s speech may be his last as Reserve Bank governor before treasurer Jim Chalmers announces whether his term will be renewed
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023 Who is in the race if Jim Chalmers decides to replace Philip Lowe as RBA governor? From Canberra insiders to an outsider described as ‘borderline brilliant’, here are the runners and riders for the Reserve Bank’s top job
AAP · Jul 9, 2023 Thinking behind Reserve Bank's 'hawkish pause' on show Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe will this week give a speech after keeping interest rates steady in July and the big four banks will be grilled by politicians.
AAP · Jul 5, 2023 Senior Liberal backs 'poor old Philip Lowe' Central bank governor Philip Lowe is "well qualified" to remain in the job after his term expires in September, a federal Liberal frontbencher says.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023 Enjoy it while you can: July’s RBA rate pause is likely to be fleeting, unless a lot goes right Inflation remains too high globally – and Australia’s may still be ‘out of whack’ by the time the board next meets in August