I would like to begin by thanking you all for your support of the Anika Foundation. Your generosity is critical to the success of the Foundation’s work helping young Australians. Thank you, in particular, to the National Australia Bank for the sponsorship of this event over recent years – your support is greatly appreciated and is making a difference. This is the seventh and final time that I have had the honour of addressing the annual lunch of the Anika Foundation. My 43 years at the RBA, and my seven years as Governor, finish next week – hence, the title of my talk today, ‘Some Closing Remarks’. The government ... (full story)