The RBA’s Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter discusses the framework for understanding how artificial intelligence could affect the economy, including through supply, demand, inflation and the labour market.
Delivering the Australian National University’s Sir Leslie Melville Lecture, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser examines the vital role of trust in the effective transmission of monetary policy, and how it must be continually earned and maintained in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.85 per cent.
Michele Bullock, Governor
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic)
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Speaking at the University of New England (UNE), Governor Michele Bullock celebrates the 2026 graduating class, reflects on her own journey from UNE to the RBA, and the importance of purpose, perspective and embracing change.
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Christopher Kent, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets)
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Speaking at the University of Melbourne Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law, RBA Monetary Policy Board member Iain Ross AO discusses the historical and present day evidence of wage-price spirals.
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic)
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Michele Bullock, Governor
Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic)
James Bishop, Senior Manager, Financial Stability Department
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In this speech, RBA Head of Domestic Markets, David Jacobs discusses the implementation and progress towards a new liquidity regime.
Governor Bullock is Chair of the Irving Fisher Committee on Central Bank Statistics (IFC). The remarks were given at the 13th biennial IFC Conference, a closed event in Basel, Switzerland.
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Speaking to the LSEG Insight Series in Sydney, RBA Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Christopher Kent discusses the impact of monetary policy and other factors on financial conditions.
In this speech to the Anika Foundation Fundraising Lunch, Governor Michele Bullock discusses how recent global developments are affecting the Australian economy and the implications for monetary policy.
Brad Jones, Assistant Governor (Financial System)
Ellis Connolly, Head of Payments Policy
Research Discussion Paper 2026-04
In this speech, RBA Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter discusses the economic frameworks that central banks use to assess supply shocks.
Short analytical notes in which RBA staff present their own analysis of a range of topics in economics and central banking.
In this speech, RBA Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Christopher Kent discusses the Monetary Policy Board’s new Framework for Additional Monetary Policy Tools at low interest rates, and how the board and RBA staff would approach the design, use, and exit from these tools.
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Speech by Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor, Sir Douglas Copland Memorial Lecture to the Economic Society of Australia (Victoria), Melbourne
Research Discussion Paper 2026-03
In this speech to the Australian Banking Association, Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones discusses the relationship between geopolitical developments and the resilience of the global and Australian financial systems.
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In this presentation, Monetary Policy Board member Ian Harper AO discusses current economic conditions, the economic outlook and offers insights into monetary policy decision-making in an uncertain environment.
In this speech, Monetary Policy Board member Carolyn Hewson AO reflects on the practical application of economic thinking, leadership, and public service in a complex world.
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic)
In this speech to the Bloomberg Forum for Investment Managers, the RBA’s Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter outlines how the RBA has used our frameworks to think about inflation in the context of the current Iran conflict.
Research Discussion Paper 2026-02
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic), and Michael Plumb, Head of Economic Analysis Department, appearing (via video conference)
Panel Participation by Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic) at the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, Washington, D.C.
Panel Participation by Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor at the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum, Washington, D.C.
Research Discussion Paper 2026-01
Speaking to the KangaNews Debt Capital Market Summit, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Christopher Kent explains how the RBA’s assessment of financial conditions – and so the stance of monetary policy – has evolved.
In this speech to Australian Payments Plus, Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones gives an early insight into the key findings and next steps arising from the RBA’s collaborative research project on tokenised assets.
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Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor
Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser joined the 2026 Chicago Booth US Monetary Policy Forum in New York, delivering remarks and participating in a panel discussion on global monetary policy.
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In this speech to the Australian Financial Review Business Summit, Governor Michele Bullock discusses the February monetary policy decision, how the RBA makes decisions when uncertainty is elevated, and the importance of listening to households and businesses.
In this speech, RBA’s Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter outlines how the RBA Review sharpened the Bank’s dual mandate and how this shaped the Monetary Policy Board’s post-pandemic strategy of returning inflation to target while preserving as many gains in the labour market as possible.
On Tuesday 27 January 2026, a technology incident disrupted some of the payment and settlement services operated by the RBA. This report outlines what occurred, the root causes, the impacts on services and participants, and the actions the RBA will take including several actions relevant to industry.
Ellis Connolly, Head of Payments Policy Department
In this speech to the ABE Annual Forecasting Conference, Head of Economic Analysis Michael Plumb discusses developments in the Australian economy, including the drivers of the recent increase in inflation and what that means for the outlook.
Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor
On 14 February 1966, Australia introduced decimal currency. Explore the story behind this historic transition, the design of the first decimal banknotes, and the public education campaign led by Dollar Bill.
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In this speech, the RBA’s Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter explores what ‘full employment’ really means, how it is inseparably linked with inflation, and why this relationship matters for monetary policy.
Michele Bullock, Governor
Christopher Kent, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets)
Speaking to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sydney, Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor, discusses the domestic and global economic outlook and the RBA’s monetary policy strategy.
Governor Michele Bullock provides an update on the Bank’s operations and activities, before she and senior colleagues answer questions from the Committee members.
Speaking at the Investment Magazine Chair Forum 2026, RBA Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones discusses how we’re engaging with the superannuation industry on the changing risks facing this trillion sector.
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This new table will show monthly data series following the introduction of the complete monthly CPI by the ABS.
Research Discussion Paper 2025-09
The RBA’s Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones discusses resilience, innovation and the future of the payments system at The AusPayNet Summit 2025.
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic)
In this speech to the Sydney Banking and Financial Stability Conference, Head of Financial Stability Department Andrea Brischetto discusses the concept of financial stability, why it matters and how the RBA contributes to it.
Governor Michele Bullock and Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Christopher Kent
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In this speech to the Australian Securitisation Forum, Head of International Department Penelope Smith discusses developments in international financial markets over 2025 and some of the channels through which they can influence financial conditions in Australia.
The RBA’s Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter discusses some of the research our economists are undertaking into key structural shifts shaping Australia’s economy – and how these insights can guide monetary policy decisions today and into the future.
Research Discussion Paper 2025-08
Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor
Speaking to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Conference, Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones discusses the global financial stability outlook, digital money and domestic financial stability considerations for Australia’s superannuation funds.
In this speech to the UBS Australasia Conference, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser discusses developments in the Australian economy over the past year, the RBA’s latest outlook, and three alternative views of how the economy could evolve.
In a fireside chat at the at the Australian Business Economists 2025 Annual Dinner, Governor Michele Bullock sat down with Head of Economic Analysis Michael Plumb to discuss the current economic and financial outlook.
In this Bradfield Oration at The Daily Telegraph’s Future Sydney 2025, Governor Michele Bullock speaks about the importance of continuing to build a modern, innovative, and robust payments system. The Governor focuses on digital payments, the RBA’s infrastructure underpinning the digital payments system, and cash.
Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones joins a panel at the ISDA/AFMA Derivatives Trading Forum 2025, Sydney.
Research Discussion Paper 2025-07
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In this speech to the CFA Society Australia Conference, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Chris Kent explains the three building blocks RBA uses to assess financial conditions.
In this speech, the RBA’s Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter unpacks the link between productivity, inflation, and monetary policy – and why it matters for living standards and the economic outlook.
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic)
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic)
Governor Michele Bullock and Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Christopher Kent
In remarks at a joint workshop hosted by the Bank for International Settlements, the Institute of International Finance, and the RBA, Governor Michele Bullock discusses the opportunities and challenges of technological innovation in cross-border payments, digital money, and the resilience of the payments system.
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Governor Michele Bullock provides an update on the RBA’s operations and activities, before she and senior colleagues answer questions from the Committee members.
In this speech for a function hosted by CLS and NAB, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser discusses the critical role CLS plays in safeguarding global financial stability by mitigating settlement risk in the foreign exchange market, the global significance of the Australian dollar, and the importance of continued collaboration in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
In this speech to the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones discusses how regulators and the financial services industry can meet the challenges of strategic, technological, and operational disruption.
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In this address to the 60th Shann Memorial Lecture, Michele Bullock, Governor, discusses the impact of technological change on our economy – drawing on insights from businesses through the RBA’s liaison program – and outlines how the RBA is adapting to this evolving landscape.
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Available papers presented at the 2025 conference on ‘Opening Doors: Data and Analytics Shedding Light on Housing Challenges’.
Explore the inaugural official Oral History interviews with former Governors Ian Macfarlane and Glenn Stevens, and Deputy Governors Stephen Grenville and Guy Debelle. They are available as audio recordings and indexed transcripts.
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Research Discussion Paper 2025-06
Economic Society of Australia webinar with Assistant Governor (Business Services) Michelle McPhee and Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones.
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Research Discussion Paper 2025-05
In this speech to the Anika Foundation Fundraising Lunch, Michele Bullock, Governor, reflects on recent monetary policy settings, how the labour market has adjusted in the current cycle, and how the RBA’s goals of price stability and full employment generally reinforce each other.
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A new Statement has been agreed by the Monetary Policy Board and the Government.
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In this speech to the Economics Society of Australia (Australian Conference of Economists), Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor, reflects on how Australian thinkers have helped to develop some of the most important building blocks in open economy macroeconomics over the past century, and where they can contribute over the next century.
Research Discussion Paper 2025-04
In this speech to the Australian Government Fixed Income Forum, David Jacobs, Head of Domestic Markets, discusses the Australian bond market in the context of recent volatility and longer-term development, and the RBA’s new framework for implementing monetary policy.
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In this speech to the Economic Society of Australia (Queensland), Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic), explores the interconnectedness of global and domestic economies, and outlines the RBA’s analytical framework for navigating economic uncertainty and informing monetary policy decisions.
In this speech to the Lowy Institute, Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor, reflects on his recent trip to China, the US administration’s tariff strategy, and what this means for the economic outlook and monetary policy in Australia.
Research Discussion Paper 2025-03
In this speech to Australian Financial Markets Association/Bloomberg, Christopher Kent, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) discusses Australia’s evolving external position and the development of foreign exchange (FX) markets.
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In this speech at the Chief Executive Women Melbourne Annual Dinner, Governor Michele Bullock spoke about the ongoing tariff announcements by the United States administration and global developments over the past week, and reflected on the significant strides in women’s empowerment in the Australian economy over the past 40 years.
The latest release of archival records focuses on the Bank’s interactions with international organisations and the management of foreign currencies and exchange. The release also includes papers relating to Reserve Bank Board meetings (1985 to 1991).
Research Discussion Paper 2025-02
In this speech, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Christopher Kent outlines operational changes to our Open Market Operations (OMOs) that will support the transition to ample reserves.
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In this speech to the Australian Financial Review Banking Summit, Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter discusses the transmission of monetary policy and what it means to be data dependent when setting monetary policy.
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In this speech to the Australian Financial Review Business Summit, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser discusses the state of the economy and the implications for monetary policy in an increasingly ‘VUCA’ (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world.
Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser, Assistant Governors Brad Jones (Financial System) and Michelle McPhee
(Business Services)
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In this speech at the ABE Annual Forecasting Conference, Head of Economic Analysis Michael Plumb explains why trends in productivity are important and discusses the implications of recent productivity outcomes for the Australian economy.
Governor Michele Bullock provides an update on the Bank's operations and activities, before she and senior colleagues answer questions from the Committee members.
Research Discussion Paper 2025-01
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