Outgoing Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned inflation remains a major risk, repeating the Board will do "what it takes" to rein it in. Mr Lowe also noted household pain from surging interest rates and concerns that consumer spending could slow more than forecast.

Reporter: Senior Business Correspondent Peter Ryan
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Outgoing Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned inflation remains a major risk, repeating the Board will do "what it takes" to rein it in. Mr Lowe also noted household pain from surging interest rates and concerns that consumer spending could slow more than forecast. Reporter: Senior Business Correspondent Peter Ryan Featured: Philip Lowe, Reserve Bank governor

Philip Lowe again warns on inflation risk, will "do what it takes" to get it down

Peter Ryan is the one of the ABC's most experienced journalists, contributing to a range of ABC News programs including the flagship radio current affairs program AM, The World Today, PM and ABC NewsRadio.

With more than 30 years of journalism experience, Peter  rejoined the ABC in 2003 as Executive Producer of the ABC Television's Business Breakfast program.

In 2006, he oversaw the development of two new business programs - Lateline Business on ABC Television and Business Today on the ABC's Asia Pacific television service, Australia Network.

Peter's previous journalism career included three years as the ABC's Head of TV News and Current Affairs in Melbourne; more than four years as Bureau Chief and television correspondent at the ABC's Washington Bureau; a year as a producer at the BBC in London; and a range of ABC reporting and producing roles in Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and the South Pacific.

In addition to journalism, Peter Ryan spent four years in the corporate communications sector as a Director at Weber Shandwick Worldwide and then as a Principal at Porter Novelli in Melbourne.

Peter began his journalism career in newspapers at Sydney's Daily Mirror and he worked in Sydney commercial radio before joining the ABC in 1984.

All copyright and intellectual property used in these reports resides with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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Peter Ryan is the one of the ABC's most experienced journalists, contributing to a range of ABC News programs including the flagship radio current affairs program AM, The World Today, PM and ABC NewsRadio. With more than 30 years of journalism experience, Peter rejoined the ABC in 2003 as Executive Producer of the ABC Television's Business Breakfast program. In 2006, he oversaw the development of two new business programs - Lateline Business on ABC Television and Business Today on the ABC's Asia Pacific television service, Australia Network. Peter's previous journalism career included three years as the ABC's Head of TV News and Current Affairs in Melbourne; more than four years as Bureau Chief and television correspondent at the ABC's Washington Bureau; a year as a producer at the BBC in London; and a range of ABC reporting and producing roles in Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and the South Pacific. In addition to journalism, Peter Ryan spent four years in the corporate communications sector as a Director at Weber Shandwick Worldwide and then as a Principal at Porter Novelli in Melbourne. Peter began his journalism career in newspapers at Sydney's Daily Mirror and he worked in Sydney commercial radio before joining the ABC in 1984. All copyright and intellectual property used in these reports resides with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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Philip Lowe again warns on inflation risk, will "do what it takes" to get it down

Philip Lowe again warns on inflation risk, will "do what it takes" to get it down