The Latest Breaking News from Jim Chalmers

Cyclone's blow to budget as food, building costs hit

The full impact of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Alfred is being assessed, with grocery and construction prices under pressure.

AAP · Mar 16, 2025

Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers

Cyclone Alfred will cost the March 25 budget at least A$1.2 billion, hit growth and put pressure on inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

Major delays for Sydney trains amid urgent repairs; human remains found at Sydney home – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025

Albanese Promises To Freeze Tax On Tap Beer For Two Years If Re-Elected

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to freeze tax on draught beer if Labor is re-elected in the upcoming Federal Election.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 1, 2025

Coalition matches Labor pledge to keep beer tax on ice

A promise to pause the draught beer excise for two years under a re-elected Labor government has been followed by a matching pledge from the opposition.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

Albanese’s pitch on beer – temporary freeze on excise indexation

The Albanese government will temporarily freeze the indexation on draught beer excise, in what it describes as a win for drinkers, brewers and businesses.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2025

The Virgin-Qatar deal is welcome but it’s not the magic bullet Australian aviation needs

At a time when money can clearly be made domestically and passengers are paying more, this tie-up won’t fix competition woes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025

Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given the green light for Qatar Airways to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, as part of a strategic alliance. The deal will shake up the Australian aviation market.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

Lower costs, better value as airlines deal takes flight

A deal between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia could strengthen competition and improve flight capacity in a '"major win" for passengers.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

View from The Hill: the mud flies, but will the voters take much notice?

In these scrappy days before the prime minister announces the election date, the mud and the personal insults are flying, despite the politicians knowing voters hate this sort of thing.

The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025