The Latest Breaking News from Jim Chalmers

Economists warn budget could 'poke inflationary bear'

Loosened purse strings cast doubts over the inflation-fighting credentials of the Albanese government's third budget, which also points to a weakening economy.

AAP · May 14, 2024

Federal budget 2024: What's in it for Newcastle and the Hunter

Nelson Bay Road has scored significant funding.

Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2024

Treasurer backs rebates for all in cost-of-living fight

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the use of $300 energy rebates for all households in the federal budget, despite calls to means test the measure.

AAP · May 14, 2024

Skills, clean energy, housing key budget priorities for Hunter

Jim Chalmers will deliver the budget on Tuesday night.

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2024

Government defends faster inflation fall than RBA

Inflation will be back within the Reserve Bank's target range a year earlier than the bank has predicted, based on government budget figures.

AAP · May 12, 2024

Is the Coalition planning to overtake Labor and tax rich inner-city EV drivers?

The commonwealth had state electrical vehicle taxes struck down in court. Now reform is stuck in the slow lane

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2024

Treasurer promises more relief alongside tax cuts

With long-awaited stage three tax cuts set to drive cost of living relief in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an assurance more help is coming.

AAP · May 11, 2024

Chalmers threads budget needle with difficult economy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident he can beat inflation in the near term while gearing up for growth in a low-carbon world in his government's third budget.

AAP · May 10, 2024

Jim Chalmers claims there won’t be ‘any new money’ for gas in budget as Labor faces caucus revolt

Albanese government has already telegraphed budget will include $566m over 10 years to map Australia’s soil and seabed for gasfield exploration and $100m to speed up environmental approvals

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024

Consumers tipped to stash tax-cut savings for rainy day

Australians plan to stash their stage three tax cut cash, a key cost of living relief measure in the budget, in promising news for inflation

AAP · May 9, 2024