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Economist calls on government to boost productivity as mortgage holders bear brunt of RBA’s cash rate rise

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The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its latest blow to mortgage holders on Tuesday, lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60 per cent.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its latest blow to mortgage holders on Tuesday, lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60 per cent.

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