Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to axe his power to override the RBA’s decisions, effectively relinquishing government control over monetary policy.
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00:13 Our key tool, the interest rate, is as we say, it's a blunt one.
00:18 So the board must therefore set its policy to serve the welfare of Australians collectively.
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00:34 My goal here throughout is a world class central bank which is more effective,
00:40 more transparent and more independent.
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