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Business

Former RBA member explains what happens inside interest rate meetings

ABC News Australia - Business · 8 October 2026 at 5:57 am

Economist Ian Harper, who left the RBA Monetary Policy Board in August, says none of the treasurers in power during his 10-year tenure tried to influence his view on interest rate decisions.

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