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Jim Chalmers 2022
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
Treasurer
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Treasurer
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Address to the Australian Energy Nation Forum, Sydney
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Thanks Michelle for the invitation to speak today on Gadigal country. I pay respects to elders, customs and traditions.
It’s a welcome opportunity and it’s a timely one.
You’re marking 60 years of The Australian.
It’s just over 2 years since the government was elected.
A month since the Budget.
A Sustainable Finance Roadmap to unlock more private capital
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The Albanese Government is releasing its Sustainable Finance Roadmap, which will help investors, companies and the broader community make the most of the global net zero transformation.
Reserve Bank interest rate decision
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Today’s decision by the independent Reserve Bank means by the time the Board next meets, it will be approaching nine months since the last interest rate hike.
Having rates on hold means a little bit more certainty in tough times for mortgage holders and small businesses.
Press conference, Springwood
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JIM CHALMERS:
Today we welcome the first visit by a Chinese Premier since 2017. We welcome Premier Li on this really important visit. This is a significant step in the relationship and it’s a significant set of meetings for Australia and for China.
Helping Australians get a better deal on banking products
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The Albanese Labor Government is implementing a raft of measures to help Australians get better rates on their mortgages and savings accounts.
The changes announced today will help bank customers get a better deal, including through more choice, lower prices and better services.
Interview with Natalie Barr, Sunrise, Channel 7
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NATALIE BARR:
Jim Chalmers joins us now from Circular Quay, not the airport, in Sydney. Good morning to you.
Treasurer, why are you so confident when the big banks are now pushing out their forecast for any interest rate cut to next year, and at least one economist is forecasting a rate rise in August?
JIM CHALMERS:
Interview with Bridget Brennan and James Glenday, News Breakfast, ABC
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BRIDGET BRENNAN:
Welcome back on this Thursday morning, you’re watching News Breakfast.
JAMES GLENDAY:
Interview with Sarah Abo, Today Show, Channel 9
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SARAH ABO:
Treasurer, good morning. Good to see you.
Now, not sure if you saw that headline in the Financial Review, ‘Jim Chalmers is a doctor of spin, not economics’ by economist Steven Hamilton. That’s a bit mean, isn’t it?
JIM CHALMERS:
Interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News
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PETER STEFANOVIC:
Treasurer, good to see you. Thanks for your time as always, this morning. So where are you expecting that figure to land today?
JIM CHALMERS: