Friend,

If AI is good enough for the RBA, it’s good enough for you and I. I've just read the whole of Michele Bullock's speech in which she unpacks RBAPubChat and how the RBA is "turning words into insights".

My advice? If you’ve been angsting about AI and the future of humanity, park that thought. You and I are not solving that existential and ethical problem. It’s above both our pay grades.
What's doable today is to follow Bullock's lead, in her own words, below.

This (late) edition of BlueChip Brief is bought to you by the letters R, B and A (Sesame Street style).
R is for RBAPubChat, aka ‘Conversation Hub for Analysis and Thought’. This smart chatbot "...helps staff ask policy-relevant analytical questions and get useful summaries of our existing knowledge base spanning 40 years... Tools like this are becoming essential. "
B is for Billions of potential upside. “Generative AI alone could contribute between $45 billion and $115 billion annually to the Australian economy by 2030.”
A is for (doh) AI reshaping work. “AI is changing not just tools and processes, but the very nature of work. Some roles will be redefined, others displaced, new ones created. That’s why resilience, adaptability, training and education are critical.”

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On our radar

Policy and regulatory developments that may shape your risk or return

Climate bill surge triggers corporate tax reset

PM Albanese is preparing corporate tax reform alongside a new 2035 emissions target. Businesses will face higher capital costs under ambitious climate goals, with the BCA warning a 70% cut could cost up to $530 billion. Treasury is consulting on options from rate cuts, cashflow taxes, and equity deductions as Australia’s corporate tax regime drags competitiveness. 

CFR backs SME bank reforms

At its September meeting, the Council of Financial Regulators warned of elevated global financial fragility, rising cyber threats, and housing debt risks. The Council also endorsed reforms to boost competition from small and medium banks, aligning with the government’s response to its review. 

RBA’s AI experiment with policy

RBA chief Michele Bullock has unveiled “RBAPubChat”, an AI chatbot trained on 40 years of research to turbocharge policy analysis. Bullock says AI won’t set rates, but it will boost efficiency as the RBA eyes digital currencies. 

This week's market movers

Big plays, bold bets, and (occasional) unconfirmed speculation

Robodebt victims secure record settlement

The federal government will pay $475 million to Robodebt victims, marking Australia’s largest-ever class action settlement. The payout covers over 450,000 people impacted by wrongful debts. Court approval is pending. 

Super tax backlash forces rethink

The government is under pressure to revisit its controversial Division 296 super tax, with speculation mounting that its July 2026 start date could be pushed back to 2027. Industry is fiercely opposed to taxing unrealised gains, with industry warning of major distortions for SMSFs and business owners. 

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