When Reserve Bank of Australia increased the overnight cash rate then the interest charges will also increase. Since, it would be costlier for the banks to borrow. They will also increase the interest rate thus, loans will become dearer. This will have direct impact on the investment consumption and net exports. Due to this the aggregate demand and real GDP will shift rightwards (slightly).
Generally Cash rate is increases to control Inflation. Therefore, in case of higher inflation rate the Contractionary policy will be appropriate for Resrerve Bank of Australia.
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