Reserve Bank of Australia

Media Lock-up Procedures

Prior to Start

• Mobile phones are turned off and left with the lock-up supervisor.
• All laptop, phone or external wireless communication devices are disconnected.
• Wire services are disconnected from the network by central switch.

While Lock-up is in Progress

• No one leaves the room.
• No one approaches the wire services network equipment.
• For the Statement on Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Review, experts are available to answer questions of clarification.

Publication Time

• Embargo is lifted at exact time.
• Wire services are reconnected to the network by central switch.
• Laptop, phone or external wireless communication devices may be reconnected.