Bernie Fraser
Bernie Fraser was the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia from 1996 to 2001, but his earlier tenure as the bank's head during the early 1990s recession positioned him at the heart of Australia's economic strategy. Renowned for his cautious approach, Fraser faced the daunting task of navigating the bank through a period of economic downturn, marked by unemployment rates exceeding 10%. His leadership and decisions during this critical time left a lasting impact on Australia's monetary policy.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 46,059 | $1,380,000 | 2,493$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 46,059 | $1,380,000 | 2,493$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Former Reserve Bank governor and Treasury secretary Bernie Fraser said a 'cartel' that included politicians was opposed to any reform that may reduce house prices.
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Australia:
Bernie Fraser is a former Reserve Bank governor supporting changes to the capital gains tax.
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New Zealand:
Bernie Fraser scored a try for the All Blacks in a historic match against the Wallabies.
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New Zealand:
Bernie Fraser produced one of the best rugby memoirs with Stu Wilson.
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New Zealand:
Bernie Fraser was a great friend and teammate of Stu Wilson.
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New Zealand:
Bernie Fraser co-authored a controversial book with Stu Wilson that led to Wilson's retirement from rugby.
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Australia:
Bernie Fraser, former Treasury boss, held the cash rate steady despite signs of economic faltering.
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