Low interest rate pledge, strong economic credentials to dominate federal election campaigning

If you hadn't noticed, unofficial campaigning is already underway for next year's federal election which is likely to be held in May.

One key campaign platform is certain to be strong economic management and we're already hearing from the Prime Minister that the Coalition can be relied on to keep interest rates low.

But how accurate are those claims especially in what's certain to be a highly charged election campaign?

Reminder to politicians - the Reserve Bank sets interest rates and making rate pledges is a risky business in a rising inflation world.

I speak with Thomas Oriti on ABC NewsRadio.