Jim Chalmers 2022

Andrew Clennell:

Live at the desk in Canberra before his fourth Budget in a term, he's just told me he's the first Treasurer to deliver that since Ben Chifley, is the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Thanks for your time.

Jim Chalmers:

Good morning, Andrew.

Clennell:

Mark Riley:

Treasurer, thank you for speaking to Weekend Sunrise.

Jim Chalmers:

Thanks very much, Mark.

Riley:

About your fourth budget, quite a feat in itself. The energy rebate extension, $150, half the amount of the first rebate. Why?

Chalmers:

Peter Stefanovic:

A year‑long ACCC investigation into the power of Coles and Woolies has revealed that they are some of the most profitable retailers in the world, but no findings regarding price gouging.

Charles Croucher:

Welcome to the pre‑budget meeting. Just to ask that question, any line dancing in your Queensland days?

Jim Chalmers:

No, no. Blissfully free.

Croucher:

Karl Stefanovic:

For more, Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins us live in Canberra. Treasurer good morning to you. Thanks for your time this morning. What a shock. The supermarkets are taking Aussies for a ride. What are you going to do that will make any tangible difference?

Jim Chalmers:

The Albanese Government will work with states, territories, businesses and unions to design a national licensing scheme for electrical trades people.

We’re cutting red tape to save tradies time and money.

This reform is good for workers, good for businesses and will make our economy more productive and competitive.

Jim Chalmers:

Thanks, everyone, for being available relatively early. We’ve got a fair bit to cover this morning.

Katy and I will say a few things about the Budget and then Andrew and I on the ACCC and supermarkets.

James Glenday:

Let’s get more on the supermarket report. And we are joined now by the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who is at Parliament House in Canberra. G’day, Treasurer. Good morning.

Jim Chalmers:

Morning, James.

Glenday:

The Albanese Labor Government has today released the report of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into supermarket pricing and competition.

The Albanese Government is developing a fit for purpose digital asset regime to help build a more dynamic and competitive economy.

Today we have released a Statement on Developing an Innovative Australian Digital Asset Industry to provide clarity and certainty to the digital assets sector.