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The Reserve Bank of Australia
conducts monetary policy, works to maintain
a strong financial system and issues the nation’s
currency. The Reserve Bank commenced
operations as Australia’s central bank
on 14 January 1960.
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26 January 2012
On Australia Day, the Bank's Museum of Australian Currency Notes will be open to the public from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
20 January 2012
9 January 2012
6 January 2012
The Mining Industry: From Bust to Boom
Research Discussion Paper 2011-08
6 January 2012
Australia's Prosperous 2000s: Housing and the Mining Boom
Research Discussion Paper 2011-07
3 January 2012
30 December 2011
23 December 2011
Does Equity Mispricing Influence Household and Firm Decisions?
Research Discussion Paper 2011-06
21 December 2011
Terms of Trade Shocks: What are They and What Do They Do?
Research Discussion Paper 2011-05
21 December 2011
Assessing Some Models of the Impact of Financial Stress upon Business Cycles
Research Discussion Paper 2011-04
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