Massive policy response to deteriorating outlook

The draconian measures in place in Australia to curb the spread of the virus are weighing heavily on economic activity. We now expect output to decline by 2% in 2020 and the unemployment rate to rise to 8%. In response to the outlook, the RBA and the government have both delivered stimulus packages. Even so, we think there is more work to be done.

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