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Australia is on the brink of ending interest rate hikes and an economic first – beating inflation without a recession

What if Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe and his successor Michele Bullock were able to achieve something truly remarkable – a steady decline in inflation without further interest rate increases, and without bringing on a recession.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

Easing global inflation story takes pressure off rates

Moderating inflation around the world could help the Reserve Bank build the case for an extended pause on interest rates.

AAP · Jul 16, 2023

'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

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Hundreds charged after NSW domestic violence operation; South Australia moves to ban no cause evictions – as it happened

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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

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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

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 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’

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

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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.

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