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Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent.
While inflation has fallen substantially since its peak in 2022, it picked up materially in the second half of 2025.
Economic and Market Commentary
It has been a tumultuous start to March 2026 that none of us would have expected. On the surface, the world appears to be in turmoil ---war in Ukraine, War in Gaza, War in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and now war between the US/Israel and Iran! Market reaction on one side, the human tragedy this has ...
Understanding the Recent Changes to Aged Care in Australia
Australia’s aged care system has undergone significant reform in recent years following the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Impact of Rising Interest Rates – And How to Prepare
After hopes late in 2025 that inflation was easing, 2026 has opened with signs that price pressures remain. The RBA lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% in February, and major banks now expect another rise in May, with the possibility of further increases later in the year. Some ...
The Art Of True Happiness: 5 Simple Ways To Live A Happy, Peaceful Life
Happiness isn't found in big wins. Yaacov Kravitz Is it possible to be happy and sad at the same time? Absolutely, once you understand that happiness isn't just a fleeting emotion, but something much deeper. Most of us chase momentary highs, thinking happiness means always feeling good. But ...
Media Release Statement by the Monetary Policy Board
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.
While inflation has fallen substantially since its peak in 2022, it picked up materially in the second half of 2025. The Board has been closely monitoring the economy and judges that some of the increase in inflation reflects greater capacity pressures.
Economic and Market Commentary
“Once you understand why pizza is round, packed in a square box, and eaten as a triangle, you’ll know that not everything in life needs to make sense to be enjoyed.”