Jim Chalmers 2022

Let me begin by acknowledging the elders, customs and traditions of the Yugambeh and Yagara people –

And by thanking those of you here supporting a Voice for First Nations people –

Which is all about recognition, and listening, and working together to make a positive difference in our communities.

JIM CHALMERS:

PATRICIA KARVELAS:

Jim Chalmers is the Treasurer, and he joins us this morning. Treasurer, welcome.

JIM CHALMERS:

Thanks very much, Patricia.

KARVELAS:

Let's start on the stunning unemployment figure, was it a surprise?

CHALMERS:

FRAN KELLY:

First thing, Treasurer, why do we need a wellbeing budget? What are we trying to do with this annual set of measurements?

JIM CHALMERS:

The Albanese Government is today releasing Measuring What Matters, Australia’s first national wellbeing framework, to help better track outcomes in our economy and society.

SARAH FERGUSON:

Treasurer, welcome to 730.

JIM CHALMERS:

Thanks very much, Sarah.

FERGUSON:

How significant was it for you to have had this meeting with your Chinese opposite number after a four‑year gap?

CHALMERS:

ANDREW CLENNELL:

Treasurer Jim Chalmers, thanks for joining us from India. First of all, I might ask you for a reaction to Victoria pulling out of the Commonwealth Games. Is this a bit embarrassing for Australia?

JIM CHALMERS:

HASLINDA AMIN:

Treasurer, good to see you again, always a pleasure to have you on the show. We talk about how the RBA has moved about 400 basis points. It paused this month but inflation remains pretty sticky. What's your own assessment?

JIM CHALMERS:

DAVID SPEERS:

Let’s start with your thoughts on this by‑election result. No repeat of what we saw in Aston a few months ago for Labor. What do you put this result down to?

JIM CHALMERS:

LETITIA DEL FABBRO: