Search: fiscal transparency
RBA Glossary definition for fiscal transparency
fiscal transparency – The facility which enables investors and other interested parties to satisfy themselves as to the nature and quality of the decision process pursued by policy-makers in government or the corporate entity concerned. One of the 12 key standards identified by the Financial Stability Forum as the minimum required for good practice in sound financial systems. Fiscal transparency strengthens accountability of the government and decreases the risk of maintaining unsustainable policies.
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Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
5 Jun 2012
Media Releases
Announcement that the Board decided to lower the cash rate to 3.50 per cent, effective 6 June 2012
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2012/mr-12-13.html
Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998, The designated VISA Debit system
7 Jul 2006
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Reform of Debit Card Systems in Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2006/pdf/mr-06-04-gazette-notice-visa-debit-system.pdf
Variation of Interchange Standard as it applies to the MasterCard and Visa systems
26 Apr 2006
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Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2006/pdf/mr-06-02-creditcard-std.pdf
Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements: Conclusions Paper
24 Aug 2022
Media Releases
The Reserve Bank has concluded its Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements. Today, it has released a Conclusions Paper setting out various changes that seek to ensure that banknote distribution is effective, efficient, sustainable and resilient
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-26.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
2 Oct 2018
Media Releases
Announcement that the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2018/mr-18-24.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
1 Dec 2020
Media Releases
The recovery is also dependent on ongoing support from both fiscal and monetary policy. ... Given the outlook for both employment and inflation, monetary and fiscal support will be required for some time.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-32.html
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
4 May 2010
Media Releases
Announcement that the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 per cent, effective 5 May 2010
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2010/mr-10-07.html
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy
7 Jul 2009
Media Releases
Announcement that the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.0 per cent
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2009/mr-09-15.html
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
2 Feb 2010
Media Releases
Announcement that the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.75 per cent
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2010/mr-10-02.html
Payments System Reform
10 Dec 2008
Media Releases
Media release announcing the designation of the ATM system, the release of a consultation document setting out a draft Access Regime of that system and the variation of the Interchange Fee Standards for credit and debit cards
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2008/mr-08-28.html