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Jim Chalmers MP

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Jim Chalmers MP

@JEChalmers

Treasurer of Australia, Labor MP for Rankin, proudly Logan, QLD born & bred. Authorised by J. Chalmers, ALP, Logan Central.

Australia

Joined February 2011

Jim Chalmers MP
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GET THE FACTS: There’ve been 30 times the number of businesses starting up than closing down each day on average under Labor, and insolvency rates are almost half what they were under the Howard Government. More new businesses were created in June, after the Budget, than in any
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 17
This week Labor released our plan to maximise the upsides and minimise the risks of AI in Australia. Part of that is about legislating standards for data centres, making sure that creatives maintain control of their work, and centralising AI in the work of the Cabinet and the
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Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 16
NEWS: More new businesses were created in June, after the Budget, than in any other month on record. New numbers out this week show more new businesses were registered last month than in any other month since these records first began in 1999. More businesses were created in
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 15
Speaking with Steve Austin on ABC Brisbane Mornings shortly. #auspol #ausecon
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 15
Some of the best coffee in our local community is roasted and brewed by Joe, Deb and their team at Simply Beans, an outstanding small business in Underwood. New figures came out this week which showed last month had the highest number of new business registrations ever recorded
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Anthony Albanese
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Jul 13
Richard Scolyer AO was a medical revolutionary, a man of immense courage, Australian of the Year, and a friend. He dedicated his life to researching melanoma, changing the course of countless lives. In his final years he fought to change the future for others living with
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 9
GET THE FACTS: Australia’s gross debt as a share of the economy is lower than any major advanced economy. Gross debt in the last financial year was almost $200 billion lower than what we inherited. We're not immune from global instability but we’re confronting these challenges
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 8
Labor is rolling out more tax cuts for every taxpayer from this month. We're cutting taxes five times, in three different ways and in total that will benefit the average worker by up to $2816 a year. This is all about helping Australians earn more and keep more of what they
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 5
The minimum wage has gone up $12,000 a year under Labor. Around 3 million workers just got another pay rise. And every taxpayer just got another tax cut. This is the cost of living relief that millions of Australians need and deserve.
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Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 3
Whether it's more tax cuts for every taxpayer, higher wages for workers or a fairer tax system to help first homebuyers get into the market, Labor is delivering real change that will make a meaningful difference to Australians.
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jul 1
GET THE FACTS: IMF data shows that Australia has surged up global rankings for the best budget management to have one of the three strongest balances in the G20. Under our predecessors in 2021, Australia ranked just 14th. Responsible economic management is a hallmark of this
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jun 30
From today we're cutting taxes again and millions of workers will get a pay rise. Labor's tax cuts will start rolling out for every taxpayer from today. Our five tax cuts will benefit the average worker by up to $2816 a year. Award and minimum wage workers are getting a pay
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jun 30
A big day today with more cost of living relief coming in the form of more tax cuts and pay rises, payday super and an extension to paid parental leave, fuel tax relief and the small business instant asset write off. We know people are under pressure that’s why the Albanese
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Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Jun 30
Taking a moment to thank Uniting aged care workers at Weston this morning, the day before we see another boost to award wages in these really important industries. Tomorrow we cut taxes again, boost wages again, expand paid parental leave again, start payday super and extend
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