Phil Lowe
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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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
Australia· 2026-02-18
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 wrongAustralia· 2025-07-09
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 indexingAustralia· 2025-05-23
