That is, the intent is that
over the course of the
business cycle, the bulk of the distribution of year - ended inflation outcomes should lie between 2 and 3 per cent, not that the annualised
average inflation rate from the start of the
business cycle to the end should necessarily lie between 2 and 3.
The inflation target in Australia is defined on
average over the [
business]
cycle, which, if taken literally, suggests that it may be interpreted as a price - level, rather than an inflation - rate, target.