Jim Chalmers 2022

The Albanese Government will recommend to the Governor General that Danielle Wood be appointed as the next Chair of the Productivity Commission for a term of five years.

The previously announced candidate for the position, Chris Barrett, has informed the Government he is not proceeding with the appointment and has decided not to take up the role.

The National Accounts show the Australian economy remaining sturdy in the face of unrelenting pressure.

Economic growth held up relatively well in the June quarter, despite the inevitable toll of high interest rates, high but moderating inflation and continuing global uncertainty, including the slowdown in China.

PATRICIA KARVELAS:

PETER STEFANOVIC:

Joining us live is the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Treasurer, good to see you. First of all, will the government reverse its decision and grant extra flights to Qatar Airways?

JIM CHALMERS:

MICHAEL ROWLAND:

Treasurer, good morning.

JIM CHALMERS:

Good morning, Michael.

ROWLAND:

We're going to get to the economy in a moment, in your view though, is it the right time for Alan Joyce to go?

CHALMERS:

KARL STEFANOVIC:

Treasurer, good morning to you.

JIM CHALMERS:

Good morning, Karl.

STEFANOVIC:

Your government said it wanted to protect Qantas from competitive forces. How's that going for you now?

CHALMERS:

Yesterday we saw a welcome reprieve when it came to the third consecutive interest rate pause but we know that Australians are still under pressure. The government's highest priority is rolling out billions of dollars in cost-of-living relief in a way that takes some of the edge off inflation rather than add to it. That is the government's highest priority.

With the Prime Minister yesterday setting October 14 as the date for the referendum, more West Australians will now be turning their mind to the question of the Voice to Parliament.

I encourage you to think about the Voice as an investment in our country’s future.

It’s clear every time I visit WA, including this week, that this great State has been built on investment.

LEEANNE ENOCH:

With the Prime Minister yesterday setting October 14, 2023, as the date for the referendum, more North Queenslanders will now be turning their mind to the question of the Voice to parliament.

I encourage you to think about the Voice as an investment in the future of North Queensland and an investment in the future of the country.