More from RBA's Lowe: Lower rates would increase imbalances in the system

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Lowe, in the Q&A following his speech:

• APRA measures help give breathing space

(Lowe referring to macroprudential tools adopted by the prudential authority)

• We've needed low interest rates given economic situation
• Some of RBA staff have argued for even lower rates
• Lower rates would increase imbalances in the system
• Not to say rates can't go lower at some point
• Don't address housing affordability by adding to demand

Lowe speech earlier: RBA Governor Lowe: Over time expect rates to rise in Australia