RBA Meeting Dates 2025
The Monetary Policy Board made 8 interest rate decisions in 2025: Feb 18, Apr 1, May 20, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sep 30, Nov 4, Dec 9. It raised the rate 0 times, cut it 3 times and held 5 times.
RBA interest rate decisions in 2025
Times in Sydney, New York and London; the last column is your own time.
| Date | Sydney | New York | London | Your time | Press conf. | Projections | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 18 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Mon, Feb 17 · 10:30 PM EST | Tue, Feb 18 · 3:30 AM London | 3:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Cut 25 bp to 4.10% |
| Tue, Apr 1 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Mon, Mar 31 · 11:30 PM EDT | Tue, Apr 1 · 4:30 AM London | 3:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Held at 4.10% |
| Tue, May 20 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Tue, May 20 · 12:30 AM EDT | Tue, May 20 · 5:30 AM London | 4:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Cut 25 bp to 3.85% |
| Tue, Jul 8 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Tue, Jul 8 · 12:30 AM EDT | Tue, Jul 8 · 5:30 AM London | 4:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Held at 3.85% · 25 bp more hawkish than expected |
| Tue, Aug 12 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Tue, Aug 12 · 12:30 AM EDT | Tue, Aug 12 · 5:30 AM London | 4:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Cut 25 bp to 3.60% |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Tue, Sep 30 · 12:30 AM EDT | Tue, Sep 30 · 5:30 AM London | 4:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Held at 3.60% |
| Tue, Nov 4 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Mon, Nov 3 · 10:30 PM EST | Tue, Nov 4 · 3:30 AM London | 3:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Held at 3.60% |
| Tue, Dec 9 | Tue · 2:30 PM Sydney | Mon, Dec 8 · 10:30 PM EST | Tue, Dec 9 · 3:30 AM London | 3:30 AM UTC | 3:30 PM Sydney | — | Held at 3.60% |
Dates and times from FXStreet's economic calendar. In February, May, August and November the decision comes with the Statement on Monetary Policy. Check them against the RBA's own calendar.
RBA minutes release dates 2025
The RBA publishes the minutes of its meetings some weeks after each one.
| Released | Sydney time | New York | Of the meeting of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 4 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Mar 3 · 7:30 PM EST | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Tue, Apr 15 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Apr 14 · 9:30 PM EDT | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Tue, Jun 3 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Jun 2 · 9:30 PM EDT | May 20, 2025 |
| Tue, Jul 22 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Jul 21 · 9:30 PM EDT | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Tue, Aug 26 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Aug 25 · 9:30 PM EDT | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Tue, Oct 14 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Oct 13 · 8:30 PM EDT | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tue, Nov 18 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM EST | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Tue, Dec 23 | 11:30 AM Sydney | Mon, Dec 22 · 7:30 PM EST | Dec 9, 2025 |
RBA Meeting Dates 2025: questions
How many times does the RBA meet in 2025?
8 scheduled interest rate decisions: Feb 18, Apr 1, May 20, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sep 30, Nov 4, Dec 9. Eight two-day meetings a year.
What time are RBA decisions announced?
The decision is published at 2:30 pm Sydney time. The Governor's press conference follows at 3:30 pm.
When are the RBA minutes released in 2025?
Mar 4, Apr 15, Jun 3, Jul 22, Aug 26, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 23. Each covers the meeting a few weeks before it.
What did the RBA decide in 2025?
Feb 18: cut 25 bp to 4.10%; Apr 1: held at 4.10%; May 20: cut 25 bp to 3.85%; Jul 8: held at 3.85%; Aug 12: cut 25 bp to 3.60%; Sep 30: held at 3.60%; Nov 4: held at 3.60%; Dec 9: held at 3.60%.
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