This did not reflect a lack of appetite for Australian bank paper, as the cost of issuance was broadly flat or even slightly  10  Indeed, Australia has recorded a current account deficit for much of its history. BIS central bankers’ speeches  5  lower over the period.
The rate of change for all items less fresh food has been slightly negative. Looking at annual price changes across all CPI items less fresh food, the share of price-increasing items minus the share of price-decreasing items has maintained its historically high level, but is declining slightly at present.