Second Reading Speeches

Reserve Bank Amendment (Enhanced Independence) Bill 2008

Type
Government
Portfolio
Treasury
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Reserve Bank Act 1959
to give the Governor-General authority to appoint, suspend and terminate the positions of Governor or Deputy-Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Terminations of these positions requires parliamentary approval.

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