Michele Bullock, an RBA employee for nearly 40 years, was announced on Friday as the new Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, taking over from Phillip Lowe, whose reputation has taken a blow over promises on interest rate rises that left many scrambling when they occurred earlier than expected.

Will her appointment be a success story for women breaking through the glass ceiling, or is the timing of this promotion, amid a cost of living crisis and the bank having to constantly increase the cash rate, setting her up for failure?

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Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Michele Bullock, an RBA employee for nearly 40 years, was announced on Friday as the new Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, taking over from Phillip Lowe, whose reputation has taken a blow over promises on interest rate rises that left many scrambling when they occurred earlier than expected.
Will her appointment be a success story for women breaking through the glass ceiling, or is the timing of this promotion, amid a cost of living crisis and the bank having to constantly increase the cash rate, setting her up for failure?
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Mark Kenny - Professor of Australian Studies at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny.
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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