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Labor hails appointment of first female Reserve Bank boss as ‘historic moment for Australia’

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s first female governor will begin her appointment at or very near the end of the cycle of rate rises

Michele Bullock will take over as governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia in September.

For months, speculation has swirled about the appointment of a new governor of the Reserve Bank, a key position in the management of the Australian economy.

Australia’s next Reserve Bank governor, Michele Bullock – the first woman in the job – will take office in September at a time when much of the bank’s work in fighting inflation will be done and its focus will be on changing the way it operates.

The Reserve Bank ‘lifer’ will succeed Philip Lowe in the top job. Who is Michele Bullock and what has been the reaction to her appointment?

The Reserve Bank of Australia will have a new governor from September in veteran central bank official Michelle Bullock.

The government has appointed Michele Bullock the new governor of the Reserve Bank – the first woman to occupy the post.

Bullock replaces current Reserve Bank of Australia chief Philip Lowe, whose term expires in September

Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock the first woman picked to lead Australia's central bank.

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