September-quarter figures, showing inflation is still uncomfortably high, set off speculation about whether the Reserve Bank will increase interest rates again
India has its fifth successive win and is at the top of the table with 10 points. NZ is at number two now with four wins and a loss, totalling eight points.
A Labor campaign spokesperson called the decision “unforgivable” and accused Greens leader Ellen Sandell’s party of increasing the chances of the Liberals forming government
The rate changes took effect on Friday, with Westpac increasing its variable rate to 6.49 per cent, Commonwealth Bank to 6.59 per cent and NAB to 6.54 per cent. ANZ now has the highest variable rate among the Big Four at 6.75 per cent.
The facility has attracted contributions from 23 investors, according to Albanese, with support coming from the Pacific and other parts of the world. Australia is a founding contributor.