Phil Lowe

Phil Lowe

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Phil Lowe is a prominent Australian economist and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), known for his influential role in shaping monetary policy and economic strategy in Australia. Recently, he has been in the news for his critical views on the Australian government's proposed superannuation tax reform, suggesting that it does not represent good public policy design and urging exploration of alternative approaches.

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She was happy to pick fights too, sledging then Reserve Bank governor Phil Lowe as 'living in Boomer fantasy land'.

The legacy of the outgoing ACTU secretary and her impact on Australian industrial relations
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-27
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Phil Lowe, the former governor of the Reserve Bank, was criticized for his forward guidance on interest rates.

RBA could use more aggressive rate cuts in next economic crisis
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-29
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Phil Lowe, the former Reserve Bank of Australia governor, has criticized the Albanese government for its economic policies.

Former RBA boss Phil Lowe says what he really thinks about Albanese government
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-18
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Most famously, Phil Lowe used a speech in 2019 to say the bank would consider a rate cut at its next meeting.

How everyone got the Reserve Bank of Australia’s July rate hold predictions wrong
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-09
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Former RBA governor Phil Lowe said the change was not an example of good public policy design.

What you should know about Jim Chalmer’s new superannuation tax, from the $3m threshold to unrealised gains and indexing
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-23
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