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Jim Chalmers 2022
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
Treasurer
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Interview with Bridget Brennan, News Breakfast, ABC
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BRIDGET BRENNAN:
The latest labour force results will be released this morning, with the unemployment rate widely expected to climb. Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins us now from Brisbane. And we’ll get to that in a moment but first, Treasurer, if you wouldn’t mind, let’s talk about childcare. Why are so many Australian families struggling to access childcare?
Interview with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise, Channel 7
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NATALIE BARR:
Returning now to breaking news out of the United States where the US Federal Reserve has just dramatically cut the nation’s interest rate by an unusually large half a per cent.
Interview with Karl Stefanovic, Today Show, Channel 9
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KARL STEFANOVIC:
Well, all eyes are on the Reserve Bank after the United States cut rates for the first time in 4 years, sparking hopes Australia will follow. Let’s bring in Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Treasurer, good morning to you, nice to see you. I get the feeling you won’t be holding your breath. Are you ready for round 2 with the Reserve Bank?
Payday superannuation design details to ensure super is paid on time
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The Albanese Government will require super to be paid on payday, a reform that will benefit the retirement incomes of millions of Australians.
From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages.
Consulting on a new Front Door for investors
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Today the Albanese Labor Government is starting consultation on the proposed design for a new Front Door for investors with major, transformational investment proposals, to make it simpler to invest in Australia and attract more global and domestic capital.
Summing up speech, Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank reforms) Bill 2023
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Firstly, I would like to thank all the members who have contributed to this debate about a key economic institution.
And for the opportunity to sum up the debate for the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank Reforms) Bill 2023.
This Bill will strengthen the Reserve Bank’s independence, clarify its mandate, and modernise its structures.
Interview with Sarah Ferguson, 7.30, ABC
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SARAH FERGUSON:
Treasurer, welcome to 7.30.
JIM CHALMERS:
Thanks very much, Sarah.
FERGUSON:
Future Made in Australia legislation passes House of Representatives
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The Albanese Labor Government’s Future Made in Australia legislation has today passed the House of Representatives, a major step forward in making the Australian economy more prosperous and resilient.