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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australia news live: attorneys general to meet to discuss antisemitism and online hate; cheaper mortgages push up cash rate, RBA says

Australia’s state and federal attorneys general are meeting to address rising antisemitism and online hate in a concerted effort to reinforce protections against discrimination and hate speech.

Feb 26 • 20:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA governor says she does not think inflation is taking off again

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock emphasizes the need for patience regarding interest rate decisions as inflation appears stable, urging economic literacy among young Australians.

Feb 25 • 23:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Former RBA governor calls for capital gains tax discount to be scrapped

Former RBA governor Bernie Fraser advocates for the removal of the capital gains tax discount during a parliamentary hearing focused on housing supply and inequality.

Feb 24 • 03:47 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Why does the RBA only have one blunt tool? We ask the deputy governor - podcast

The podcast features RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser discussing interest rate changes in Australia, inflation criticism, and economic concerns.

Feb 24 • 01:47 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Shoppers should ‘vote with their feet’ when companies are ‘taking the P’, RBA deputy says

The RBA's deputy governor has called on consumers to avoid companies that unjustly hike prices, emphasizing public frustration with inflation and shrinkflation.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Wilson walks back suggestion Liberals would rethink RBA mandate

Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson has retracted his earlier statement regarding a potential overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia's mandate.

Feb 19 • 20:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Is Tim Wilson an ‘inflation nutter’? Why the new shadow treasurer’s RBA comments are making waves

The article discusses Tim Wilson's controversial comments as Australia's new shadow treasurer about the country's job market resilience and inflation concerns.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tim Wilson walks back suggestion Liberals would rethink RBA full employment mandate

Tim Wilson, the new shadow treasurer, reaffirms his support for the Reserve Bank's dual mandate after facing backlash for suggesting a focus solely on lowering inflation.

Feb 19 • 06:25 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

As real wage growth falls again, Australian workers must feel the economy is rigged against them

The article discusses the stagnant wage growth in Australia and the implications of rising interest rates on workers' purchasing power.

Feb 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Chalmers's Lowe blow after ex-RBA governor offers rebuke of 'handouts'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers suggests that former RBA Governor Philip Lowe's criticisms of government spending stem from a personal grievance over not being reappointed.

Feb 18 • 04:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Economist Bruce Preston appointed to RBA Board

Economist Bruce Preston has been appointed to the Reserve Bank Board by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, effective March.

Feb 12 • 18:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA governor accused by senator of 'gaslighting' Australians on economy

RBA governor Michele Bullock faced accusations of misleading the public regarding the economy during a Senate hearing.

Feb 12 • 03:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA deputy governor says changes to 'three key facts' prompted rate rise

RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser defends the Reserve Bank's actions regarding government spending and discusses inflation concerns in Australia.

Feb 11 • 07:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA governor refuses to blame Albanese government for rising inflation, as political fight heats up

RBA governor Michele Bullock states that government spending isn't the sole factor contributing to rising inflation, implying her role is not to critique fiscal policy during a parliamentary hearing.

Feb 6 • 05:56 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Is the politics of an RBA rate rise too ‘basic’? - podcast

The podcast discusses the Reserve Bank's first rate hike in over two years, exploring the political implications and economic indicators behind the decision with insights from various financial experts.

Feb 6 • 01:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Make a higher level of business possible

RBA offers online credit solutions for artisans and small business owners with at least two years of operation, facilitating business growth with competitive interest rates.

Feb 5 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Greg Jericho on the 'cowardly' rate rise – podcast

The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent decision to increase interest rates to 3.85% has sparked criticism from Greg Jericho, who refers to the rate hike as 'cowardly' amidst worries for mortgage holders.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

A hot economy? RBA’s rate hike justification is hard to swallow for Australians struggling with cost-of-living crisis

The Reserve Bank of Australia justifies its recent interest rate hike as a necessity to cool an overheated economy, yet many Australians feel the harsh reality of a cost-of-living crisis contradicts this perspective.

Feb 3 • 09:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Big banks respond to RBA's interest rate hike

Australia's major banks, including Commonwealth Bank, are raising interest rates following the Reserve Bank of Australia's increase in the cash rate to 3.85 percent, marking the first hike in four years.

Feb 3 • 06:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Nightmare on Martin Place as RBA outlines horror interest rates scenario

The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest forecasts signal a troubling outlook for interest rates, despite a relatively stable economy and job market.

Feb 3 • 05:52 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Afternoon Update: RBA hikes cash rate; Ley’s Coalition peace proposal; and Mark of Cain singer comes out as trans

The Reserve Bank of Australia raises the cash rate to 3.85% for the first time in over two years, amid rising inflation, impacting home loan repayments while political tensions rise in question time.

Feb 3 • 05:41 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Interest rates: RBA concedes hike to 3.85% is ‘not the news mortgage holders want to hear’ – video

The governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock, expresses understanding for mortgage holders while justifying the decision to raise the cash rate to 3.85% for the first time in over two years.

Feb 3 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

RBA interest rates decision: Reserve Bank increases cash rate to 3.85% in blow to mortgage holders

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 3.85% for the first time in over two years, significantly impacting mortgage holders amid concerns over rising inflation.

Feb 3 • 03:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA lifts interest rates by 0.25pc as inflation rises

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to combat rising inflation, bringing the cash rate to 3.85 percent.

Feb 3 • 03:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Use our rate hike calculator to see how rising interest rates might affect you

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates to 3.85% in response to higher-than-anticipated inflation.

Feb 3 • 03:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: ASX to rise ahead of RBA interest rate decision

The Australian share market is expected to rise due to a rally on Wall Street, coinciding with the Reserve Bank's anticipated interest rate hike for the first time in over two years.

Feb 2 • 20:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inflation is too high for RBA's liking but will Aussie dollar make its life easier?

The article analyzes the Reserve Bank of Australia's potential interest rate decisions in light of high inflation and the performance of the Australian dollar.

Feb 2 • 18:48 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Most experts think the RBA will hike the cash rate. Here’s why they may be wrong

While a consensus suggests the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise the cash rate, some experts believe it could be a mistake that might harm economic recovery.

Feb 2 • 14:00 UTC

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