MEDIA RELEASE No: 2001-24 Date: 12 December 2001 Embargo: For Immediate Release

RBA WEBSITE

Since launching a revised website in late March, the RBA has put in place a process of continuous development of the site as part of its general aim to provide comprehensive and timely information to the public.

A number of substantial changes are being made at this time as part of this process. They are:

• provision of an e-mail alert service, free of charge. Those who join this service will receive regular notification of information posted to the "recent news" segment on the RBA home page;
• provision of a range of charts on the Australian economy and financial markets and on some developments in overseas economies and markets. The Chart Pack will be updated monthly. This resource is designed to meet a diversity of needs including those of educators and researchers as well as those in the markets and media focused on specific current economic issues; and
• a revamped home page to accommodate the e-mail service and Chart Pack and to improve access to key information on the home page and navigation to other parts of the website.

These improvements to the website are in line with some of the feedback received from respondents to the Survey of RBA Information Services conducted last August. The Bank welcomes ongoing feedback on its website to assist our efforts to best meet the needs of the community for RBA information.

Enquiries:
Manager, Media Office
Information Department
Reserve Bank of Australia
SYDNEY

Phone: +61 2 9551 9720
Fax:     +61 2 9551 8033
E-mail:  rbainfo@rba.gov.au