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RBA and economists say government spending is boosting inflation

Both the Reserve Bank and economists say government spending is driving inflation.

Covered by 3 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 3 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    It is the RBA’s job to fight inflation, but governments must do more to help

    The RBA and Australian governments are pulling in opposite directions. No wonder inflation pressures persist.

    · RBA and economists say government spending is boosting inflation

  2. ABC News AustraliaAustralia

    Could government spending cuts help fight inflation? Here are the facts

    The Reserve Bank is tipped to increase interest rates tomorrow because of an ongoing concern that inflation is not under control. But is there an alternative?

  3. The AgeAustralia

    RBA and economists say government spending is boosting inflation

    Both the Reserve Bank and economists say government spending is driving inflation.

Coverage details

3 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News Australia and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald published it first, on November 1, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Age, 2 days later.

Key names in the coverage: Reserve Bank and RBA.

In total 4 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.

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