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Opening statement - House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics

· Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (Australia)

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· Philip Lowe Wiki · Reserve Bank of Australia WikiOpening statement - House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics

ContextOpening statement by Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Canberra, 17 February 2023.

Why it mattersLowe tells lawmakers that further tightening is likely.

Problems raised
  1. Inflation is too high in Australia.
  2. High inflation harms long-term performance.
  3. Planning and investment face uncertainty.
Solutions proposed
  1. Raise rates further.
  2. Ensure the high inflation period is temporary.
  3. Report to Parliament.
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