Tania Motton

Mar 9, 2023 | westpac.com.au | Tania Motton |Matthew Hassan

There was a clear shift in language from the Reserve Bank at its March board meeting, with the Governor indicating that a potential pause in interest rate hikes might be on the table. It was only a month ago that he was warning of multiple rate increases to come, and a big part of that shift is the growing pressure we’re seeing on the Australian consumer.

Mar 2, 2023 | westpac.com.au | Matthew Hassan |Pat Bustamante |Tania Motton

For businesses looking to grow, the dynamics of Western Sydney are highly compelling. On all key measures, the region is an economic powerhouse, not to be ignored. Investment in urban infrastructure and services has given a massive boost to the region, which extends west from Parramatta to the Blue Mountains, and south from the Hawkesbury to Campbelltown.