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Jim Chalmers 2022
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
Treasurer
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Australia–New Zealand 2+2 climate and finance dialogue joint statement
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The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer and the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy to Auckland on 5 December 2025 for the third Australia‑New Zealand Climate
2+2 Climate and Finance Dialogue with New Zealand
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We will travel to New Zealand today to meet our counterparts in Auckland to strengthen climate action, clean energy cooperation and regulatory alignment between Australia and New Zealand.
Interview with Sally Sara, RN Breakfast, ABC Radio
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Subjects: military assistance to Ukraine, Russian ship sanctions, National Accounts
Press conference, Brisbane Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices
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Subjects: National Accounts, MYEFO, energy bill rebates, housing
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:
Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News
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Kieran Gilbert:
Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins us off the back of the growth figures today, softer than many had expected. Are you worried we’re seeing a scenario, Treasurer, where capacity constraints are preventing the economy growing any stronger without driving up inflation?
Jim Chalmers:
National accounts September quarter 2025
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Today’s National Accounts show an uptick in annual economic growth and a stronger and broader private sector recovery.
Growth in the private sector is picking up pace, powered by the strongest growth in private investment in almost five years.
The biggest story in the National Accounts is the very strong growth in business investment and investment in homes.
Treasurers agree reforms to increase competition and boost productivity
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Today, I convened a meeting of state and territory Treasurers to advance key reforms to modernise Australia’s economy.
Whether it’s building more homes, streamlining approvals or cutting red tape to save tradies time and money, we’re working together to make our economy more productive and competitive.
Instant asset write‑off passes the Senate
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Joint media release with the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, Minister for Small Business, and the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.