6 days ago · We are Australia’s central bank and serve the people of Australia. We conduct monetary policy, determine payments system policy, work to maintain a stable financial system, issue the nation’s banknotes, operate the core of the payments system and provide banking services to the government.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank and derives its functions and powers from the Reserve Bank Act 1959. Its duty is to contribute to the stability of the currency, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank. It conducts monetary policy, works to maintain a strong financial system and issues the nation's currency. As well as being a policy-making body, the Reserve Bank provides selected banking and registry services to a range of Australian government agencies and to a number of overseas ...

Jan 31, 2025 · In delivering the Rotary Club of Armidale Annual Lecture, Governor Michele Bullock spoke about the context for the Reserve Bank Board’s August decision and economic conditions, challenges and opportunities in regional Australia.

6 days ago · Exchange rates are published daily except on public and bank holidays observed in New South Wales. Latest Exchange Rates

Sep 24, 2024 · Minutes of the Reserve Bank Board meeting, published two weeks after the decision. Monetary Policy Minutes

Monetary policy decisions involve setting a target for the cash rate. A media release is issued at 2.30 pm after each Reserve Bank Board meeting, with any change in the cash rate target taking effect the following day. (Prior to December 2007, media releases were issued only when the cash rate target was changed.)

The Reserve Bank is responsible for Australia's monetary policy. Monetary policy involves setting the interest rate on overnight loans in the money market (‘the cash rate’).

Growth in Australia’s major trading partners is expected to be moderate, but we have revised our 2025 forecasts a little higher after an economic stimulus package was announced in China. Labour market conditions are tight and are expected to continue to ease gradually.

Statistical tables for a range of economic and financial data produced by the Reserve Bank and other organisations. Most read: Interest Rates; Exchange Rates; Inflation and Inflation Expectations; Reserve Bank of Australia Balance Sheet. A financial statement showing the Bank's liabilities and assets as at the close of business each Wednesday.