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RBA Glossary definition for central bank
central bank – A non-commercial bank, which may or may not be independent of government, which has some or all of the following functions: conduct monetary policy; oversee the stability of the financial system; issue currency notes; act as banker to the government; supervise financial institutions and regulate payments systems.
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The Future System for Monetary Policy Implementation
2 Apr 2024
Speech
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Speech - 2024
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2024/pdf/sp-ag-2024-04-02.pdf
Financial Stability Review - March 2024
26 Mar 2024
FSR
- March 2024
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2024/mar/pdf/financial-stability-review-2024-03.pdf
Australia's Inflation Target
22 Mar 2024
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An inflation target provides a framework to guide a central bank’s policy decisions and to ensure accountability in its management of the economy. ... The Reserve Bank adopted an inflation target in the early 1990s, as did various central banks around
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/australias-inflation-target.pdf
Opening the Vault
15 Mar 2024
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Learning activity
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/learning-activities/pdf/activity-opening-the-vault.pdf
What is Monetary Policy?
14 Mar 2024
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This is an important role for most central banks and is why they are sometimes referred to as being the ‘lender of last resort’. ... This principle of central bank independence is generally accepted internationally and helps prevent manipulation of
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/what-is-monetary-policy.pdf
The Transmission of Monetary Policy
14 Mar 2024
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The Transmission of Monetary Policy. 1. 2. RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | Education 1The Transmission of Monetary Policy. ... Higher wage growth would then contribute to higher inflation. By having an inflation target, the central bank can anchor inflation
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/the-transmission-of-monetary-policy.pdf
Modernising Australia's Payments System
11 Mar 2024
Speech
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Speech - 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2023/pdf/sp-gov-2023-12-12.pdf
Banknote Distribution Terms and Conditions
22 Feb 2024
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47. SCHEDULE 5 - ACCESS TO RESERVE BANK DISTRIBUTION SITES AND RESERVE BANK SYSTEMS.49. ... NGB means the second Series of polymer Banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank.
https://www.rba.gov.au/payments-and-infrastructure/banknote-distribution-framework/bdf-legal-framework/pdf/bdf-terms-and-conditions.pdf
RBAFOI-232435 - documents for release
21 Feb 2024
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Documents created in March 2020 concerning the functioning of the U.S. Treasury market
https://www.rba.gov.au/information/foi/disclosure-log/pdf/232435.pdf
RBAFOI-232430 - documents for release
19 Feb 2024
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documents between 1 July and 3 November 2020 detailing costs, benefits or risks of the Bank buying large volumes of Government Bonds
https://www.rba.gov.au/information/foi/disclosure-log/pdf/232430.pdf