Daily Archives: 17 March, 2026

RBA RATE HIKE DEEPENS MORTGAGE PAIN IN LABOR-HELD SEATS

With inflation still elevated after the Albanese Government failing to rein in spending, the Reserve Bank has again been forced to lift the cash rate by another 0.25 percentage points – adding yet more pressure on Australian households already struggling with rising mortgage repayments.

RBA RATE HIKE HITS WA MORTGAGE BELT

SENATOR DEAN SMITH SHADOW ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE SHADOW TREASURER SHADOW ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR THE COST OF LIVING LIBERAL SENATOR FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA 17 March 2026 RBA RATE HIKE HITS WA MORTGAGE BELT Today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points will place even greater pressure…