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The Lowe road – the RBA is treading a 'narrow path' between inflation and recession

Written by John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra

It’s a tough time for central bankers the world over, but especially for Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe.

Having forecast during the COVID recession that Australia’s central bank wouldn’t raise interest rates before 2024, he’s taking a lot of stick for nine consecutive rate rises since May 2022. This has...

6 Key Elements Shaping Trade Show Success in 2026
Trade shows in 2026 are evolving beyond flashy displays or expansive footprints. True success will hinge on crafting experi…
Menulog is closing in Australia. Could food delivery soon cost more?
Jenny Evans/Stringer/GettyIt’s been a rocky road for Australia’s food delivery sector. Over the past decade, majo…
‘High-impact sabotage’: spy chief issues grave warning about espionage and sabotage threat
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has given a dramatic warning that sophisticated hackers backed by fo…
R&D Tax Incentive 2025 Changes: What Will Impact Your Business?
The Australian government’s R&D Tax Incentive has been a powerful engine for innovation, helping countless businesses p…
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, new index finds
gorodenkoff/Getty ImagesGender equality at work has barely improved over the past ten years, with paid work opportunities hel…
AI makes measuring work performance a lot trickier. How do companies adapt?
Getty ImagesLet’s be honest, even just writing this sentence has meant engaging with some very basic artificial intelli…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

Here’s how a ‘silent’ tax hike is balancing the budget – with the heaviest burden on the lowest paid
With just over three weeks to go until the federal election, both major parties are trying to position themselves as Australia’s better economic managers. Labor was able to hand…
What will freight and supply chains look like 20 years from now? Experts ponder the scenarios
The Australian government is developing a national freight and supply chain strategy. As part of that effort, we created a set of scenarios describing what Australia’s future might look like…
As insurance gets harder to buy, NZ has 3 choices for disaster recovery – and we keep choosing the worst…
The number of climate change-related extreme weather events is on the rise, making it harder for many people to buy affordable home insurance.The industry has already signalled it is pulling…

Australian companies pitching to the world’s wealthiest investors

#CapTech 2025 to bring world investors to Australia’s doorstep One of Australia’s leading business and capital events is bringing together inves...

Small business backlash builds as RBA’s surcharge ban risks fuelling inflation

Australia’s small business sector has launched a fierce campaign against the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) proposed ban on debit and credit card...

Australia’s Young Entrepreneurs Redefining Success Through Legacy and Community Impact

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

Lessons in AI: How LoanOptions.ai Shows What Smart Adoption Really Looks Like

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...

Driving smarter: how car subscription models are redefining mobility and financial flexibility

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

The Future of Wealth Technology

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...