Jim Chalmers 2022
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
Treasurer
Capitalism after the crises
In late October, just before the Albanese government’s first Budget, a journalist I’ve known for two decades messaged me a quote from one of the earliest Greek philosophers, Heraclitus: “No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it’s not the same river, and he’s not the same man.”
Interview with Patricia Karvelas, RN Breakfast, ABC
PATRICIA KARVELAS:
The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is our guest just before his trip to Washington. Treasurer, welcome.
JIM CHALMERS:
Thanks very much, Patricia.
KARVELAS:
G20 and IMF - World Bank Meetings in Washington DC
Today I will depart for the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting and IMF - World Bank 2023 Spring Meetings in Washington DC.
The meetings, to be held on 12‑16 April, come at a time of heightened uncertainty for the global economy.
Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Afternoon Agenda, Sky News
KIERAN GILBERT:
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Thanks for your time. You're reporting today it's the worst global growth forecast in three decades. Are we expecting something worse than the COVID downturn and the GFC?
JIM CHALMERS:
Interview with Natalie Barr, Sunrise, Channel 7
NATALIE BARR:
Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins us now from Brisbane, morning to you, tell us what this global meeting is all about. What's the goal?
JIM CHALMERS:
Interview with Karl Stefanovic, Today Show, Channel 9
KARL STEFANOVIC:
The Treasurer joins us now from beautiful Brisbane. Treasurer, good morning to you.
JIM CHALMERS:
Good morning, Karl. How are you?
STEFANOVIC:
It looks pretty bleak out there.
CHALMERS:
Interview with Steve Austin, Drive, ABC Brisbane
STEVE AUSTIN:
First of all, Jim Chalmers, you appear to have had a win, have you?
JIM CHALMERS:
Interview with Samantha Donovan, ABC PM
SAMANTHA DONOVAN:
Jim Chalmers, the value of Australians' income is going backwards due to inflation. We know prices are surging, housing for both renters and borrowers is exorbitant. How much longer are Australians going to continue to suffer in this economy?
JIM CHALMERS:
Government’s Annual Wage Review submission
The Albanese Labor Government has recommended the Fair Work Commission ensures the real wages of Australia’s low‑paid workers do not go backwards.
Every Australian deserves a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work. For too long, the former government asked Australians to work longer for less – we take a different approach.