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The Jim Chalmers Interview

May 16, 2024
Dr Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia, discusses the politically significant budget and living crisis. Topics include budget planning, cost of living support, wealth gap, financial assistance, resource allocation, and addressing cost of living pressures for young individuals.
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  • Chalmers focuses on addressing cost of living crisis through initiatives like 'Future Made in Australia' agenda creating jobs.
  • Tax policy adjustments aim to redistribute benefits fairly, prioritizing low and middle-income earners and making multinationals pay their share.

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Budget Preparation and Priorities

Treasurer Jim Chalmers discusses the intense preparation leading up to the budget, focusing on addressing the country's cost of living crisis. Key areas of discussion included cost of living support initiatives and the 'Future Made in Australia' agenda, aiming to create jobs and align with global net zero targets.

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