The Latest Breaking News from Jim Chalmers

Tax breaks cost a reported $250 billion, but handle these new figures with care

Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a Tax Expenditures Statement by the end of February – and he delivered this week, just in time, on Tuesday February 28.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Trimming the tail of the superannuation tax tiger is no easy task

If you were being really cynical, you might say the government should have hacked into those stage 3 tax cuts, while leaving super alone. That would have received much the same political angst, but saved a heap more revenue.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Superannuation tax changes will not be indexed, says treasurer. Here's what that means

The federal government has proposed changes to super tax concessions. What exactly are they and what will it mean for you?

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

The US is considering a nationwide TikTok ban over Chinese spying concerns. Could Australia follow suit?

Multiple governments have already pursued similar bans, citing espionage fears. Could Australia be next?

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Government urged to use superannuation tax concession changes to expand Paid Parental Leave scheme

Crossbenchers say the treasurer should "absolutely" use some of the cash recouped from proposed super changes to pay superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave, arguing it could rectify the current "glaring gap" in support for new parents.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Today show joins super wars with swipe at mega-rich battlers

A TV journo has poured fuel on the debate over super concessions with a brutal takedown in a ritzy Australian suburb.

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023

Watch: Economic outlook, Accused killer extradited, Cough medicine recall

Watch: Australia's GDP has risen by 0.5 per cent during the December quarter, falling short of predictions. We cross live to Treasurer Jim Chalmers to

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023

Denied Chinese rare earth bid ‘helps mitigate risk’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected a Chinese investment fund's bid to increase its stake in a rare earth company on national security grounds.

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023

Denied Chinese rare earth bid 'helps mitigate risk'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected a Chinese investment fund's bid to increase its stake in a rare earth company on national security grounds.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Albanese rejects changes to capital gains tax on the family home, ‘full stop, exclamation mark’

Prime minister says it’s a bad idea to change the capital gains tax concessions on family homes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023