Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 9, 2026

The RBA hoped this year’s three interest rate rises would tame inflation – but nothing is going their way

The result is a cost of living crisis that has generated intense community grievance.

The RBA hoped this year’s three interest rate rises would tame inflation – but nothing is going their way

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The result is a cost of living crisis that has generated intense community grievance.

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The result is a cost of living crisis that has generated intense community grievance.

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