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  1. Michele Bullock spoke at a think tank event in Sydney on September 22, 2026.

Michele Bullock links unemployment target increase to lowering inflation

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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Michele Bullock, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, stated that increasing the unemployment rate to 4.5% to 5% would likely reduce pressure on the labor market. This statement, made during a speech at the Committee for Economic Development event, is viewed as forward guidance signaling a desire to lower inflation.

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The Governor's comments suggest a policy shift aimed at controlling inflation by influencing labor market conditions. This signals a potential change in the Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy direction.

Michele Bullock spoke at a think tank event in Sydney on September 22, 2026.

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