# Australian politics live: Inflation expected to reach 4.2%; eSafety head warns about women in senior roles

https://mins.news/en/item/118028

- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 20:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/28/inflation-abs-labor-anthony-albanese-parliament-greens-david-shoebridge-one-nation-ntwnfb

> Australia’s annual inflation rate for the year to September is expected to rise to 4.2% from 4%, amid higher fuel costs and an intensifying Middle East conflict. Underlying inflation is forecast to stay at 3.6%; a higher reading would virtually guarantee another rate rise next Tuesday. Markets price in a 65% chance of a Melbourne Cup day increase.