07-08-2000 Interest Rate Rises Interest rates in Australia have been raised for the fifth time in nine months. The new rate was set at 6.25% by the Reserve Bank of Australia amidst fears of… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#inflation#interest#interest rate#interest rates