Manufacturers face long haul in adjusting to dollar: RBA boad member Heather Ridout MANUFACTURERS still have a long road ahead of them in adjusting to the world of a high Australian dollar, and firms in the sector need much stronger investment, Reserve Bank of Australia board member Heather Ridout said. "We need to see much stronger investment figures from the sector," to confirm firms have adjusted to the strong currency, Ms Ridout said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal yesterday.