The Reserve Bank has kept official interest rates at a record low of 0.25 per cent. And RBA governor Philip Lowe noted the economy will need help for some time.
Australian shares have pulled back in late trade after fears about the impact of the reimposed coronavirus restrictions in Melbourne rattled markets.
Phillip Lakser has today’s finance report.
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