Jim Chalmers says inflation will go higher, but unions are right to push for higher wages
by Paul Karp from on (#60RYV)
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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