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A perceived lack of commitment to reducing emissions by Australia could turn off international bond investors.

Australia could face steeper borrowing costs if too slow on climate

Australia runs the risk of much steeper borrowing costs if financial markets view the country as too slow in cutting carbon emissions, Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper has warned. 

  • Swati Pandey

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A deserted Bourke Street in Melbourne's CBD. Economists and the RBA say the nation's economic recovery depends on bringing the spread of the coronavirus under control.

Road to recovery hinges on controlling COVID-19: RBA and economists

Prominent economists have penned a public letter backing the approach of governments to stop the spread of the coronavirus first.

  • Shane Wright
RBA board member Ian Harper admits regulation may be needed to deal with the "immoral" actions in some sectors of the economy.

Financial sector needs regulation to deal with 'immoral behaviour': RBA board member

Ian Harper has admitted the findings of the banking royal commission have forced him to question his own views on financial regulation.

  • Shane Wright

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