Image
Jim Chalmers 2022
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
Treasurer
Portrait (media)
Header image
Start date
Position
Treasurer
Facebook link
https://www.facebook.com/jim4rankin
Twitter link
https://twitter.com/JEChalmers
Stronger wages growth but still short of inflation
Date
ABS data released today shows the Wage Price Index rising 2.6 per cent in the year to June.
We are pleased to see wages growth picking up, but it is still well short of inflation.
There is no sugar‑coating the fact that real wages for Australians have gone backwards.
Release of Jobs and Skills Summit issues paper
Date
The Albanese Government has today released an issues paper in preparation for the Jobs and Skills Summit.
The Summit is all about bringing people together to address the big economic challenges which have been neglected for too long.
The issues paper outlines some of the challenges we want participants to be ready to make a contribution on at next month’s Summit.
Address to India 75th Anniversary of Independence Reception, National Museum of Australia, Canberra
Date
I acknowledge the country and the elders, customs and traditions of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.
In particular, Nin Jannette, thank you for your generous welcome to country. And to you, Your Excellency [Manpreet Vohra, High Commissioner], for bringing us all together, for hosting us, and for the introduction.
Interview with Patricia Karvelas, RN Breakfast, ABC Radio
Date
PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST:
The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, was in Rockhampton yesterday. He's on the Sunshine Coast today, and he's our guest. Treasurer, welcome.
JIM CHALMERS, TREASURER:
Good morning, Patricia.
KARVELAS:
Press conference, Central Queensland University, North Rockhampton
Date
ANTHONY CHISHOLM, ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Public consultation begins on Multinational Tax Integrity and Transparency
Date
The Albanese Government has released a discussion paper for public consultation on our election commitment to ensure that multinationals pay their fair share.
Multinational corporations making a profit in Australia should pay their fair share of tax in Australia.
Our multinational tax package will close tax loopholes exploited by multinationals and improve tax transparency.
RBA interest rates decision
Date
Today’s Reserve Bank decision to increase interest rates by half a percentage point is more difficult news for Australians with a mortgage.
Australians knew this was coming but it doesn’t make it any easier to handle.
Loan repayments will bite deeper into family budgets already feeling the sting of high grocery and energy costs.
Interview with David Koch, Sunrise, Channel 7
Date
DAVID KOCH, HOST:
Joining me now Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Treasurer, good morning. The Reserve Bank Board meets today, making an announcement at about 2:30. Are they doing the right thing by increasing official interest rates?
JIM CHALMERS, TREASURER: