RBA leaves interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent after Philip Lowe's last meeting as governor

Key points:

The RBA has not lifted interest rates since June, when the cash rate target rose to 4.1 per cent

But the central bank says future rate rises may be necessary to ensure inflation continues to fall

Tuesday's meeting was Philip Lowe's last as RBA governor before he hands over to Michele Bullock next week