The Latest Breaking News from RBA

Hope builds for possible end to interest rate hikes

The Reserve Bank will be hogging the limelight this week with a nail-biter cash rate call and a public appearance from the governor Philip Lowe.

AAP · Apr 2, 2023

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: why the RBA is under review – and what happens next?

Explainer: Report’s recommendations on the central bank are due out this month. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Michael Pascoe: RBA has already made the case for stopping its rate rises

The Reserve Bank board minutes released on March 21 made a show of officially agreeing “to reconsider the case for a pause at the following meeting,

The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023

ACTU calls for ‘survival increase’ in wages of 7 per cent

Australian unions are pushing for a "survival increase" in the minimum wage as inflation and the cost of living crush lowest-paid workers.

The New Daily · Mar 29, 2023

Afternoon Update: all eyes on RBA as inflation slows; Hillsong founder’s DUI charge; and amateur prospector’s $250,000 find

Annual inflation rate dropped in February to 6.8% – the slowest pace since June last year

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

Australia’s annual inflation rate falls to 6.8% fuelling hopes cost of living pressures are easing

Figures indicate Reserve Bank may consider pausing interest rates at its next meeting on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

Inflation slows ahead of crunch interest rates decision

Inflation has moderated to 6.8 per cent in the 12 months to February, down from 7.4 per cent in January.

The New Daily · Mar 29, 2023

Thorpe votes with Coalition on Indigenous land council inquiry – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023

Labor's values unchanged on minimum wage rise

Australia's lowest-paid workers may be in line for a pay rise that keeps up with living costs as the government's position on the minimum wage takes shape.

AAP · Mar 28, 2023

50-50: RBA mulls rate hike as retail sales slow

Australians are spending less time at the shops as sky high inflation and rapidly rising interest rates eat into retail sales.

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2023