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The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time in 11 months in a bid to curb inflation - and the topic dominated the election campaign trail.


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By Krishani Dhanji

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The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time in 11 months in a bid to curb inflation - and the topic dominated the election campaign trail.



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