Jim Chalmers says inflation will go higher, but unions are right to push for higher wages

Treasurer says it is uncontroversial' for unions to note that wage rises are below inflation, and suggests there may be a place for workers' representative on RBA board

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Jim Chalmers has warned of significantly higher" inflation and suggested a workers' representative could soon be appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia board.

The treasurer made the comments on ABC's Insiders on Sunday, suggesting a more representative RBA board may follow a review of the central bank.

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