Also:

  • Surprised FX market took so long to push A$ lower
  • Transition from mining boom a significant challenge
  • RBA will continue to do what it reasonably can to assist the transition
  • Says he is not sending any particular message about the next policy decision
  • Says the starting point for transition is better than in past mining booms
  • Sub-trend growth likely to continue in the near term
  • Some key ares of the economy well placed to expand once they have confidnece
  • Fundamentals favour a pick up in non-mining investment
  • Data from China consistent with annual growth around 7.5%