Shoebridge elected new Greens leader as inflation hits four percent

Australia's inflation rate has reached 4 per cent amid forecasts of more interest rate hikes, while Shoebridge has been elected as the new Greens leader.

Justin Tomlinson

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Shoebridge elected new Greens leader as inflation hits four percent

Australia is facing the prospect of further interest rate hikes after the country's inflation rate jumped to 4 per cent. The increase in inflation marks a significant economic development, arriving amid continuous live reporting monitoring major events across Australia and around the world.[1][2][3]

In political news, Shoebridge has been elected as the new Greens leader. The leadership change comes alongside ongoing live coverage tracking breaking economic and political developments from across the nation and globally.[1][2][3]

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