Tag: Jim Chalmers
View from the Hill: Albanese and Chalmers play cat-and-mouse on negative gearing with the public – and possibly with each other
Is the government about to propose changes to negative gearing? The apparent differences between a bullish treasurer and a cautious prime minister leave us none the wiser.
Why is the Reserve Bank independent from government, and why does it matter?
The Greens have called for the government to intervene and tell the RBA to cut interest rates. Such a step would undermine central bank independence.
Treasurer distances himself from his former boss’ Reserve Bank attack
Jim Chalmers also confirmed he will visit China later this month.
View from The Hill: Australians don’t need to be told high interest rates are ‘smashing’ the economy, but is there an alternative?
Jim Chalmers mightn’t have expected his weekend comment that interest rate rises were “smashing” the Australian economy to set off the reaction it has. it’s been something of a Chalmers mantra.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Budget fight looms on Future Made in Australia tax breaks
In this podcast were joined by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor and Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss the third Albanese government budget.
Chalmers outlines a more ‘risk-based’ foreign investment policy and guardrails around Future Made in Australia
The treasury will be given more resources to scrutinise investment proposals. In a speech, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will outline the guardrails around the new Future Made in Australia Act.
Danielle Wood pricks Albanese’s industry policy balloon – but leaves him with some good advice
Anthony Albanese’s head of the Productivity Commission Danielle Wood has sent a warning to the Albanese government that his new response won’t be costless.
Grattan on Friday: Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares a new ‘growth’ script for his third budget
If Jim Chalmers were in television, he’d be the presenter, key producer and the warm-up act. The Budget might be two months away, but Chalmers is preparing us for his night in the spotlight.
Budget update forecasts deficit of $1.1 billion this financial year
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows the federal budget is headed for a small $1.1 billion deficit this financial year, according to the update.
Grattan on Friday: When Labor states don't dance to the Albanese government's tune
Infrastructure is always a vexed issue. The program is full of pork barrelling, whoever is in power. Even when that’s not involved, what to build and when it should be built is often contested.
Word from The Hill: Danielle Wood to head Productivity Commission, Alan Joyce bows to public anger, PM jets off again
In this podcast, @michellegrattan and @amanda.dunn10 discuss the week in politics
