Michele Bullock
AustraliabankerFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Michele Bullock is the current governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, having taken office in 2022. She is the first woman to hold this position and has extensive experience in economic policy and banking. Recently, she has been noted for her stance on government spending and its effects on inflation, particularly in contrast to opinions expressed in the business press.
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RBA governor Michele Bullock noted it did factor into the RBA’s own forecasts for household consumption and general economic activity.
RBA thinks budget tax changes will lower inflation – but not in the way Labor wantsAustralia· 2026-06-02
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock said in September that governments were trying to take action on housing supply but that she did not expect major progress for a couple of years.
Officials claim Labor’s first-term policies failed to improve supply and potentially raised pricesAustralia· 2026-06-02
Michele Bullock, the Reserve Bank governor, on Tuesday made it clear she was alert to the risk that climbing petrol prices would entrench views that inflation would stay higher for longer.
Investors are expecting Donald Trump to back down in the war with Iran – but what if he doesn’t? | Australian economy
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has warned that the conflict could result in either a supply shock that could add to inflation pressures or, if prolonged, hit economic growth and reduce inflation.
Survey shows investors turn away from housing, plus ... are Aussie bank profits too big? – Inside Economics
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock told a parliamentary hearing that broader measures of household income tell a more positive story.
Cost-of-living woes will probably linger in Australian economy for years, but there’s a secret sauce to sustainable wage growthAustralia· 2026-02-23
Current RBA governor Michele Bullock is far more guarded about the government’s contribution to inflation.
Former RBA boss Phil Lowe says what he really thinks about Albanese governmentAustralia· 2026-02-18
Governor Michele Bullock talked up the strength of the labour market, with the jobless rate at 4.1 per cent.
Tim Wilson calls for review to focus on inflationAustralia· 2026-02-18
Current governor Michele Bullock compiled a shortlist of potential candidates for the board.
Economist who argued RBA must better explain interest rate decisions to join boardAustralia· 2026-02-12
Michele Bullock is the Reserve Bank governor who faced criticism from Senator Matt Canavan during a parliamentary committee hearing.
Senators find out you can’t push around the Reserve Bank governorAustralia· 2026-02-12
Michele Bullock is associated with the Reserve Bank of Australia and signed a letter in solidarity with the Federal Reserve.
Winston Peters didn’t get advice on Reserve Bank Governor letter before complaining she didn’t get advice before signingNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has angrily pushed back at accusations from a Coalition senator that she is gaslighting Australians.
Reserve Bank governor rejects gaslighting accusations from Nationals senator Matt CanavanAustralia· 2026-02-12
Michele Bullock has angrily pushed back at accusations from a Coalition senator.
Angus Taylor declares Liberal Party leadership intention; Sussan Ley under threat; James Paterson, Jonno Duniam quit frontbench; Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Melbourne todayAustralia· 2026-02-11
Michele Bullock is the Reserve Bank governor who discussed the link between government spending and inflation.
the big programs and black holes consuming taxpayers’ moneyAustralia· 2026-02-08
RBA governor Michele Bullock admitted public and private spending was adding to aggregate demand that was growing too fast.
Jim Chalmers flags tax reform, spending cuts amid inflation concernsAustralia· 2026-02-08Michele Bullock has directly linked government spending to the decision to lift official interest rates.
RBA governor links government spending to interest rate riseAustralia· 2026-02-06
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock refused to say whether government spending was to blame for rising inflation.
Reserve Bank lifts rates to 3.85 per centAustralia· 2026-02-03
Michele Bullock noted that the economy's ability to supply is restricted by long-term productivity failures.
Signals Australia’s struggle with inflation and productivityAustralia· 2026-02-03
Michele Bullock was appointed as the first woman to lead the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Sarah Court replaces Joseph Longo as head of ASICAustralia· 2026-02-02
Michele Bullock is the governor of the Reserve Bank and will explain the decision on interest rates.
The factors that will decide if the Reserve Bank lifts rate to 3.85 per centAustralia· 2026-02-02Michele Bullock is standing her ground against Trump.
Michele Bullock is standing her ground against Trump. Here’s why it mattersAustralia· 2026-01-16
Michele Bullock is the RBA governor who defended Jerome Powell alongside other central bankers.
Trump targets US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and ignores the lessons of Richard NixonAustralia· 2026-01-16
Michele Bullock is the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and has expressed support for Jerome Powell.
Los grandes banqueros centrales respaldan a Powell y defienden la independencia de la Fed | Economía
Spain· 2026-01-13
Michele Bullock, the governor of the Reserve Bank, indicated that inflation hasn’t yet been brought back to a sustainable level.
Australia’s economy is picking up pace. But is it moving too fast?Australia· 2025-12-05
Michele Bullock is the Reserve Bank governor who is calling the inflation spike temporary.
Interest rates might rise again in Australia: Are you prepared?Australia· 2025-11-08
Michele Bullock is mentioned in the context of difficult questions regarding inflation performance.
Why Bullock is unlikely to favour more rates cuts in 2025Australia· 2025-11-07
Michele Bullock is the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia and has kept interest rates unchanged while monitoring inflation.
Por que os Bancos Centrais globais têm optado por manter as taxas de juros em ‘ponto morto’
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-06
Michele Bullock is the Reserve Bank governor heading one of the country’s biggest economic institutions.
Early exposure to economic themes vital for broader education and future decision-makingAustralia· 2025-10-31RBA governor Michele Bullock said she expected unemployment to continue rising this year but that the jobs market was 'close to balance.'
Australia unemployment rate hits four-year high of 4.5 per cent in SeptemberAustralia· 2025-10-16Michele Bullock, the Reserve Bank Governor, stated that the bank would not take responsibility for the country’s house price issues.
RBA governor says 5 per cent deposit scheme could push house prices higherAustralia· 2025-10-11
Michele Bullock is the RBA governor who discussed the impact of lower rates on the property market.
RBA holds rates steady at 3.6 per cent after two-day meetingAustralia· 2025-09-30