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flag Bruce Preston, a macroeconomist, joins the RBA’s rate-setting committee on March 1, replacing Alison Watkins.

flag Bruce Preston, a respected macroeconomist and professor at NSW University, has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate-setting committee, effective March 1, replacing Alison Watkins. flag The appointment, following an independent process and Coalition consultation, marks a shift in board composition with Preston becoming the eighth trained economist on the nine-member committee. flag Known for advocating clearer central bank communication, his 2020 paper influenced recent RBA reforms, including governor press conferences. flag The RBA recently raised the cash rate to 3.85%, with no expected hikes until June. flag Preston’s appointment is one of two major board changes this year, as economist Ian Harper’s term ends in August.

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