51 ways the RBA has to be better
April 20, 2023
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Episode 939 · April 20, 2023
51 ways the RBA has to be better
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<p>It’s independent of government, has enormous power over our lives and hasn’t been reformed in 25 years.</p><p>But yesterday, the Reserve Bank bowed to a scathing review and even Governor Philip Lowe conceded parts of the RBA had been out of step with modern expectations.</p><p>But will a new board of experts improve the way interest rates are set? Can workers have a seat at the table? And what does it mean for the future of Philip Lowe?</p><p>Today, columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Paul Bongiorno, on why the government took such bold action on the RBA, but won’t stop it inflicting more pain.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Paul Bongiorno.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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