The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

The Reserve Bank of Australias (RBA) main responsibility is monetary policy.

Policy decisions are made by the Reserve Bank Board, with the objective of achieving low and stable inflation over the medium term.

Other major roles are maintaining financial system stability and promoting the safety and efficiency of the payments system. The Bank is an active participant in financial markets, manages Australias foreign reserves, issues Australian currency notes and serves as banker to the Australian Government.

The information provided by the Reserve Bank includes statistics - for example, on interest rates, exchange rates and money and credit growth - and a range of publications on its operations and research.