Multiple Australian outlets report that the Reserve Bank’s recent sequence of interest rate rises is already working to slow inflation, and that it is receiving an additional contribution from other factors. The reports say falling or weakening housing prices are helping reduce overall cost pressures, reinforcing the effect of the RBA’s three rate rises. In addition, the coverage highlights that government budget measures are also playing a role in easing inflation dynamics. While the rate rises are described as the primary driver for cooling price growth, the articles point to an “unexpected assist” from both housing market movements and fiscal policy actions. Taken together, the sources suggest these factors reduce the momentum of inflation beyond what the RBA alone would achieve through monetary policy. All three outlets frame the developments as supportive to the inflation outlook, without disputing that the RBA’s tightening remains central to the strategy.