House debates

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Questions without Notice

Economy

3:30 pm

Photo of Ted O'BrienTed O'Brien (Fairfax, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

My question goes to the Treasurer. In announcing today the 13th interest rate rise under Labor, the Reserve Bank said in its official statement:

… inflation is likely to remain above target for some time …

In light of this, can the Treasurer rule out future rate rises this year?

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