Chalmers claims budget success, but it's really a 'U-turn': Michael Costa
Former New South Wales Labor treasurer Michael Costa slams Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ handling of the budget. “We’re talking ...
Chalmers hits back at tax cut criticism
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit back at critics of the tax cut included in the federal budget, which has been slammed as an ...
'Disappointing': Jim Chalmers responds to Coalition not backing tax cuts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it is “disappointing but not surprising” that the Coalition voted against the tax cuts announced ...
Treasurer Jim Chalmers promises $5 per week tax cuts as federal budget sees decade of deficits and $1 trillion debt
The Albanese government has touted its latest federal budget as a lifeline for struggling Australians, despite only ...
Jim Chalmers rejects lowering tobacco excise in post-budget National Press Club address
Jim Chalmers says he won’t cut the falling tobacco excise, despite revenue from the tax plumetting in recent years as smokers seek out illegal but cheaper sources on the black market.
Jim Chalmers talks up new ‘modest’ tax cuts to help with the cost of living crisis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been questioned over the Albanese government’s $17 billion tax cut package which was unveiled in ...
Chalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA’s progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor on tax top-ups and budget bottom lines
As the election starter’s gun is about to be fired, Tuesday’s budget announced modest income tax cuts as the government’s latest cost-of-living measure. The Coalition has opposed the tax relief, with ...
Jim Chalmers’ budget was designed to ‘win an election’
Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says the federal budget handed down by Jim Chalmers was designed to “win an election” ...
‘Brain explosion’: Jim Chalmers accuses Coalition of wanting Australians to be ‘worse off’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit out at the Opposition after the Coalition announced it would oppose the new tax cuts unveiled ...
Government may be able to ‘find room’ for dental in a future budget: Treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government needs to make sure it can “afford” to introduce dental care funding into the ...
Jim Chalmers labelled ‘the king of spin’
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Labor’s tax cuts were “an obvious move” following Tuesday’s 2025 federal ...