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Jim Chalmers
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Treasurer of Australia, Labor MP for Rankin, proudly Logan, QLD born & bred.

Authorised by J. Chalmers, ALP, Logan Central.
Labor’s new legislation to require employers to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages has passed both Houses of the Parliament.

This will benefit the retirement incomes of millions of Australians.
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Today we’ve announced a new contract worth close to $2 billion to upgrade the Bruce Highway and the Gateway Motorway in the northern suburbs of Brisbane from Bracken Ridge to Pine Rivers.
These investments are only possible thanks to strong representation from Emma Comer and Corinne Mulholland.
October 31, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I’ll join Hamish MacDonald on ABC radio Sydney shortly. #auspol #ausecon
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Thanks ACCI for the invitation to speak about the important role of the private sector in our economic performance and provide an update on the progress we're making on the objectives agreed at the Economic Reform Roundtable. #auspol #ausecon
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Global ratings agency Fitch has reaffirmed Australia’s triple-A credit rating.

This is another powerful endorsement of Labor’s responsible economic management.

We’ve made a lot of progress together on the economy and that progress has been acknowledged by the big ratings agencies.
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The people who work in the Treasury and throughout our public service make a huge contribution to our country.

Fantastic chat with a really impressive crop of graduates in the Treasury today - about everything from the global economy, to energy, AI and a Future Made in Australia.
October 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Diwali is a very special time for many people in our community.

Grateful to meet with community leaders to mark the festival of lights at Parliament House today.
October 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Thanks to my friend Sergii Marchenko ‬⁩for the update on the war effort and joining me to sign the first tax treaty between our countries which will strengthen economic ties and is another signal of our steadfast support for Ukraine’s bravery in the face of Russian aggression. #auspol #ausecon 🇺🇦 🇦🇺
October 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our better targeted super tax concessions will help pay for a super boost for 1.3m low income workers in industries like hospitality and retail. Thanks to The Paddo for having Madonna Jarrett and me talk about @australianlabor.bsky.social’s efforts to make the super system fairer from top to bottom.
October 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
We're making the super system fairer from top to bottom.

Our reforms to the low-income superannuation tax offset will help deliver a more secure retirement for more than a million Australians, mainly young people and women.

#auspol #AusEcon
October 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
What better way to spend the end of a long parliamentary week than in our local community speaking with the amazing new nursing students at Loganlea TAFE about the @australianlabor.bsky.social’s fee-free TAFE and paid prac, which is making it easier for them to get the qualifications they need.
October 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
@australianlabor.bsky.social is making sure your superannuation is paid, and paid on time.

Proud to introduce new legislation into Parliament today so you get your super when you get your salary.

Here’s what it means for the average worker 👇

#auspol #ausecon
October 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Cheaper medicines and stronger Medicare - this is what your @australianlabor.bsky.social Government is all about. 💊

#auspol #ausecon
October 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Exciting news!

The Parkinson pool is getting a fun new upgrade. The Albanese Labor government is delivering a water play park.

Thanks Councillor Emily Kim for helping to make this happen for families in our local community.

#auspol #ausecon
October 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We’re making it easier for you to buy your first home.

From today, first home buyers will only need a 5% deposit.

#auspol #ausecon
October 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Today is an important day for aged care workers receiving their fourth pay rise funded by our Labor Government.

They’re wonderful people doing such important work, and we’re proud to back them in because they deserve every cent of the better pay we are delivering for them.

#auspol #ausecon
October 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The Labor Government has delivered the largest nominal improvement in the Budget in a single Parliamentary term.In dollar terms, we’ve made more progress on the Budget in three years than any government in history.
#auspol #ausecon
September 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Today the Finance Minister and I have released the Final Budget Outcome for 2024-25 which shows that we’ve delivered the biggest ever three-year turnaround in the Budget.

Here are three reasons why it matters to you 👇

#auspol #ausecon
September 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
That’s how much Australians have saved on mortgage interest costs since the end of last year because of falling interest rates.

We’ve made a lot of progress together on inflation. That’s putting more money back in mortgage holders’ pockets.
#auspol #ausecon
September 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
From today, Australians with student debt will see up to $50 a fortnight extra in their take-home pay.
Labor is slashing student debt to ease pressure on young people and we're making repayments fairer to help with the cost of living. #auspol #ausecon
September 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Today’s figures show the substantial and sustained progress we’ve made together on underlying inflation.  Headline inflation has been at or below three per cent for more than a year and underlying inflation has now been within the RBA’s target range for nine months in a row. #auspol #ausecon
September 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Your @australianlabor.bsky.social Government is making medicines cheaper on the PBS to help with the cost of living.

#auspol #ausecon
September 21, 2025 at 6:08 AM
The Albanese Government has just released a clear and credible Net Zero Plan to help Australia grasp the jobs and opportunities of the global energy transformation.Experts at the Treasury Department have modelled what a pathway to net zero could look like for our economy over the next 25 years.
September 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Low carbon liquid fuels are a big economic opportunity for Australia.

From the farm to the refinery, Labor’s new grants will help attract more private investment, build a new Australian industry, and create more jobs and opportunities for workers and businesses around the country.
September 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
More cost-of-living relief will roll out to millions of Australians from this month.

From Saturday, more than 5 million Australians including pensioners, single parents, carers and Rent Assistance recipients will get more support through the regular indexation of their payments. #auspol #ausecon
September 16, 2025 at 4:31 AM