Jim Chalmers 2022

The Albanese Labor Government will deliver the most meaningful and significant overhaul to the way Australia tackles entrenched disadvantage in our nation’s history – partnering with philanthropists, empowering communities and enhancing place‑based approaches, including action in the early years.

The Albanese Government’s second Budget will help to unlock Australia’s potential as a renewable energy superpower with significant investments in clean energy industries and jobs.

Australia’s biggest opportunity for growth and prosperity is the global shift to clean energy.

By acting now – our resources, our regions and our ingenuity will help power the world.

The Albanese Labor Government is increasing working‑age and student payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance, as part of the Budget’s $14.6 billion cost‑of‑living package.

These increases are responsible and targeted to help vulnerable Australians under the pump.

MICHAEL ROWLAND:

I’m joined now by the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, from Parliament House. Treasurer, good morning.

JIM CHALMERS:

Good morning Michael.

ROWLAND:

Let's start with this move ‑ obviously, the government moving to stop more Australians being potentially ripped off by these schemes?

PATRICIA KARVELAS:

Jim Chalmers is the Treasurer, and he joins you now. Welcome back to the program.

JIM CHALMERS:

Thanks very much, Patricia.

KARVELAS:

DANICA DE GIORGIO:

Have you done enough in these 12 months to help Australians?

JIM CHALMERS:

JIM CHALMERS:

DAVID KOCH:

We're joined by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Treasurer, Aussie households are still really feeling the pinch. What's your message to people watching right now about the cost of goods going up?

JIM CHALMERS:

KARL STEFANOVIC:

How are you, Treasurer?

CHALMERS:

I'm okay, thanks Karl. How are you?

STEFANOVIC:

Pretty good. Will China lift tariffs by the time the PM goes there in October?

CHALMERS:

We know these are difficult times for many Australians.

Grocery prices and mortgage repayments are going up, and household budgets are feeling the squeeze.

But despite the challenges, Australians have every right to be proud of what we have achieved together over the past 12 months.