The Latest Breaking News from Jim Chalmers

Jim Chalmers to announce $900 million fund for states to boost competition and productivity

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will announce a fund of up to $900 million for states and territories to improve productivity and competition, in a Wednesday speech urging an all-out effort to tackle one of Australia’s biggest structural economic issues.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024

Morning Mail: Chalmers warns of Trump effect on economy, Ukraine drones target Moscow, EV sales falter

Treasurer cautions that Republican leader’s second term will affect the Australian economy

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2024

Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australia is well placed to deal with global financial shocks despite the looming threat of US tariffs.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

Australia's inflation down, but not out

There were few surprises in the inflation read-out, with economists broadly of the view underlying price pressures should keep the cash rate on hold until 2025.

AAP · Oct 29, 2024

Pandemic cash splash let inflation genie out of bottle

Australia could have suffered much lower inflation after COVID-19 had pandemic support been less wasteful and interest rates moved earlier, a review says.

AAP · Oct 29, 2024

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.

AAP · Oct 29, 2024

Chalmers says it’s ‘problematic’ gambling companies claimed $90m worth of research tax credits in one year

Treasurer indicates Labor may be prepared to stop poker machine and betting companies from accessing tax concessions for R&D

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2024

Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue

A change of government in the Sunshine State has left the major parties pondering a different plan of attack for the upcoming federal election.

AAP · Oct 27, 2024

Treasurer: Conflict casts dark shadow over the economy

While visiting Washington, DC, for a series of meetings with the G20, IMF and World Bank, the treasurer also sat down with Republican and Democrat advisers.

AAP · Oct 26, 2024

Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition

Unlike Australia, inflation and interest rates are falling in the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand despite conflict in the Middle East, the opposition says.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024