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Jim Chalmers 2022
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
Treasurer
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Opinion piece: Confident, but not complacent, about our banks
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The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the US and the takeover of Credit Suisse has sent waves through global financial markets over the past month but Australian banks are well‑capitalised, well‑regulated and well‑placed to deal with this new source of volatility in the global economy.
We are confident but not complacent in the face of these pressures.
Opinion piece: Global volatility underlines challenges for Budget
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The Budget that we’ll hand down in less than 40 days is being developed in a complex environment here at home and in the global economy more broadly.
Doorstop interview, Parliament House, Canberra
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JOURNALIST:
Treasurer, the unions want a seven per cent pay rise for 2.6 million workers, is that sustainable and will it drive inflation?
JIM CHALMERS:
Interview with Sarah Abo, Today Show, Channel 9
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SARAH ABO:
We are now joined by the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, from Canberra. Good morning, thanks so much for your time Treasurer. You must be a happy man seeing a third drop in inflation. I guess the question we all want to know, is it enough to halt another rise next week?
JIM CHALMERS:
Interview with David Koch, Sunrise, Channel 7
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DAVID KOCH:
Joining me now is the man who needs to keep inflation coming down ‑ Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Treasurer, not to put too much pressure on you but you've got to say the trend is looking quite good, isn't it?
JIM CHALMERS:
Statement on the passing of former Treasurer the Hon. John Kerin AO
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We mourn the passing of John Kerin and honour his vast contribution to our country.
John was a former Treasurer and longstanding minister in some of the best cabinets Australia has ever seen.
Promoting more competition in financial markets
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The Albanese Government is consulting on changes to improve competition in the trading of shares and other securities as part of its reforms to strengthen Australia’s financial system.
The draft legislation released today aims to support competition in clearing and settlement services, which are critical to the functioning and stability of financial markets.
Statement on the passing of former RBA Governor Robert Alan Johnston AC
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The Albanese Government pays its respects to former Reserve Bank Governor Robert Alan Johnston AC who passed away today, aged 98.
Bob was a truly great Australian.
He dedicated his life to the service of Australia’s people and the transformation of the Australian economy.