Guardian Essential poll: most think RBA rate hikes an overreaction as shine comes off Albanese
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#691JY)
Majority believe government at least partially to blame for rises but don't assume Coalition would manage them better
A majority of voters believe the Reserve Bank of Australia has overreacted in jacking up interest rates to tame inflation, and people worry economic conditions will get worse over the next 12 months, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.
The latest survey of 1,044 voters demonstrates cost-of-living pressure is starting to bite in the community after nine consecutive cash rate hikes.
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