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18 September 2026

Reserve Bank governor warns mortgage holders more interest rate pain could be weeks away

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Reserve Bank governor warns mortgage holders more interest rate pain could be weeks away

Government spending is under the microscope as millions of Aussies brace for rate hikes.

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