Jim Chalmers 2022

Low unemployment has continued under the Albanese Government, according to ABS Labour Force figures for February released today.

Today’s data shows some expected softening in the labour market, but unemployment is still very low at 4.1 per cent.

Kieran Gilbert:

Treasurer, thank you for your time. In your 3 previous Budgets and in fact, in your speech in the last week or so, you’ve spoken about the concerns internationally. They are no less stronger today than they have been at any point do you need to be more ambitious in terms of your reform agenda to deal with those threats like the, the Trump shock?

Thanks for the very kind introduction, to all of you who have joined us today, and to the organisers and sponsors.

With a special mention for Griffith University, in its 50th birthday year, and because Griffith educated 3 of the government’s 4 Queensland frontbenchers.

One of them is Anika Wells, the newest member of our cabinet, here today – along with Steven Miles.

Jack McKay:

Sarah Ferguson:

Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins me now from Parliament House. Treasurer, welcome to 7.30.

Jim Chalmers:

Thanks for having me back on your show, Sarah.

Ferguson:

Tom Connell:

I spoke to him a short time ago, started by asking him about the impact Cyclone Alfred has on the budget.

Jim Chalmers:

Graham Perrett:

It’s great to be here with Minister McAllister and the Treasurer to announce some of those other supports for my community.

Jenny McAllister:

Thanks, Graham, and thanks for all of your advocacy for your community over in Moreton Island.

Sally Sara:

Well modelling from the federal Treasury suggests new US tariffs on steel and aluminium will only have a modest impact on the Australian economy. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will use a speech today to argue that the tariffs are both senseless and wrong.

Stephanie Dalzell:

Treasurer, thanks for joining us. You’ve confirmed the government will be handing down a deficit in the upcoming Budget. How bad is the Budget bottom line? What’s the number we’re talking about?

Jim Chalmers:

Loretta Ryan:

As we clean up after Alfred, we’re only just now realising how hard of a punch this cyclone has packed. Financial forecasts are predicting the impacts will amount to more than $1.2 billion.

Craig Zonca: