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Katy Gallagher hails ‘historic’ appointment of Michele Bullock as RBA governor

Finance minister Katy Gallagher says the appointment of Michele Bullock as new Reserve Bank governor is “historic” and will bring a “reform agenda” to the central bank, on ABC RN this morning.

I think any job at this level is going to bring incredible scrutiny – as it should.

I think part of the strength of those recommendations is an acknowledgement that communication and transparency and explaining those decisions is an important part of the role, not just of the governor but of the board as well.