Jim Chalmers
@jimchalmers.bsky.social
Treasurer of Australia, Labor MP for Rankin, proudly Logan, QLD born & bred.
Authorised by J. Chalmers, ALP, Logan Central.
Authorised by J. Chalmers, ALP, Logan Central.
Spent the morning with Ryder, Elijah and Maxwell, just some of our future builders.
Early education and care like that provided here at Goodstart Early Learning is crucial - that’s why from today, children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education every week under Labor.
Early education and care like that provided here at Goodstart Early Learning is crucial - that’s why from today, children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education every week under Labor.
January 5, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Spent the morning with Ryder, Elijah and Maxwell, just some of our future builders.
Early education and care like that provided here at Goodstart Early Learning is crucial - that’s why from today, children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education every week under Labor.
Early education and care like that provided here at Goodstart Early Learning is crucial - that’s why from today, children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education every week under Labor.
From today, Australian children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education and care each week under Labor.
Previously under the Coalition, children who needed early learning the most were blocked from the system because of their parents’ work or study activity.
Previously under the Coalition, children who needed early learning the most were blocked from the system because of their parents’ work or study activity.
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM
From today, Australian children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education and care each week under Labor.
Previously under the Coalition, children who needed early learning the most were blocked from the system because of their parents’ work or study activity.
Previously under the Coalition, children who needed early learning the most were blocked from the system because of their parents’ work or study activity.
Labor's making it easier for you to see a GP for free.
The Albanese Government's big incentives for GPs to bulk bill patients are making a meaningful difference for people right across our community.
The Albanese Government's big incentives for GPs to bulk bill patients are making a meaningful difference for people right across our community.
January 3, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Labor's making it easier for you to see a GP for free.
The Albanese Government's big incentives for GPs to bulk bill patients are making a meaningful difference for people right across our community.
The Albanese Government's big incentives for GPs to bulk bill patients are making a meaningful difference for people right across our community.
Two more tax cuts, the biggest ever investment in Medicare, student debt relief and cheaper medicines.
2025 has been all about your @australianlabor.bsky.social Government delivering on our commitments, and there’s more to do in 2026.
2025 has been all about your @australianlabor.bsky.social Government delivering on our commitments, and there’s more to do in 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Two more tax cuts, the biggest ever investment in Medicare, student debt relief and cheaper medicines.
2025 has been all about your @australianlabor.bsky.social Government delivering on our commitments, and there’s more to do in 2026.
2025 has been all about your @australianlabor.bsky.social Government delivering on our commitments, and there’s more to do in 2026.
Labor is slashing the cost of PBS medicines to just $25 per script from Jan 1.
That's in addition to the freeze we've brought in for pensioners and concession card holders, who will pay no more than $7.70 a script.
That's in addition to the freeze we've brought in for pensioners and concession card holders, who will pay no more than $7.70 a script.
December 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Labor is slashing the cost of PBS medicines to just $25 per script from Jan 1.
That's in addition to the freeze we've brought in for pensioners and concession card holders, who will pay no more than $7.70 a script.
That's in addition to the freeze we've brought in for pensioners and concession card holders, who will pay no more than $7.70 a script.
With 1800MEDICARE, health care is just a phone call away.
From 1 January, this new phone line will offer free advice and out of hours telehealth backed by Medicare.
From 1 January, this new phone line will offer free advice and out of hours telehealth backed by Medicare.
December 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
With 1800MEDICARE, health care is just a phone call away.
From 1 January, this new phone line will offer free advice and out of hours telehealth backed by Medicare.
From 1 January, this new phone line will offer free advice and out of hours telehealth backed by Medicare.
If you're working these public holidays, thank you.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
December 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
If you're working these public holidays, thank you.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
This evening, I joined the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies at a solidarity event following the horrifying terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach last Sunday.
December 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This evening, I joined the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies at a solidarity event following the horrifying terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach last Sunday.
December 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On this combination of measures, it is the most responsible mid-year update on record.
It’s a sensible update that is all about delivery, responsibility and restraint.
It’s a sensible update that is all about delivery, responsibility and restraint.
December 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
On this combination of measures, it is the most responsible mid-year update on record.
It’s a sensible update that is all about delivery, responsibility and restraint.
It’s a sensible update that is all about delivery, responsibility and restraint.
The budget update that Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and I will hand down later today strengthens the budget, reduces debt and continues the Government’s responsible approach to economic and fiscal management.
December 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The budget update that Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and I will hand down later today strengthens the budget, reduces debt and continues the Government’s responsible approach to economic and fiscal management.
Our ban on supermarket price gouging is now law.
Labor's amendments to the Food and Grocery Code are now in place, setting clear rules for very large retailers.
Labor's amendments to the Food and Grocery Code are now in place, setting clear rules for very large retailers.
December 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Our ban on supermarket price gouging is now law.
Labor's amendments to the Food and Grocery Code are now in place, setting clear rules for very large retailers.
Labor's amendments to the Food and Grocery Code are now in place, setting clear rules for very large retailers.
Responsible economic management is the hallmark of this Albanese Government.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Responsible economic management is the hallmark of this Albanese Government.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
We’re expanding Australia’s Antarctic Program to create jobs and boost investment in Tasmania.
This investment means more support for our scientists, more polar ice breaking research voyages, and better aviation capability to keep workers safe.
This investment means more support for our scientists, more polar ice breaking research voyages, and better aviation capability to keep workers safe.
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
We’re expanding Australia’s Antarctic Program to create jobs and boost investment in Tasmania.
This investment means more support for our scientists, more polar ice breaking research voyages, and better aviation capability to keep workers safe.
This investment means more support for our scientists, more polar ice breaking research voyages, and better aviation capability to keep workers safe.
The facts: Australia is building more homes, with housing investment growing 1.8% in the quarter, to be 6.5% higher through the year.
When we came to office, investment in housing was going backwards by 3.6% in annual terms, but it's turning around under Labor.
When we came to office, investment in housing was going backwards by 3.6% in annual terms, but it's turning around under Labor.
December 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The facts: Australia is building more homes, with housing investment growing 1.8% in the quarter, to be 6.5% higher through the year.
When we came to office, investment in housing was going backwards by 3.6% in annual terms, but it's turning around under Labor.
When we came to office, investment in housing was going backwards by 3.6% in annual terms, but it's turning around under Labor.
Then vs now: I turned the sod on this build to rent apartment complex in Brisbane back in 2023. Now they’re putting the finishing touches on 443 homes.
December 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Then vs now: I turned the sod on this build to rent apartment complex in Brisbane back in 2023. Now they’re putting the finishing touches on 443 homes.
Really productive time in Auckland today with our two countries agreeing to new measures to help unlock the golden economic opportunities of the net zero transformation.
This is all about cheaper, and cleaner energy for families and businesses, and boosting trade, investment and productivity.
This is all about cheaper, and cleaner energy for families and businesses, and boosting trade, investment and productivity.
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Really productive time in Auckland today with our two countries agreeing to new measures to help unlock the golden economic opportunities of the net zero transformation.
This is all about cheaper, and cleaner energy for families and businesses, and boosting trade, investment and productivity.
This is all about cheaper, and cleaner energy for families and businesses, and boosting trade, investment and productivity.
The facts: New figures from the Bureau of Statistics show Australian workers are earning a greater share of national income under Labor.
The wage share of income has risen to 54.2 per cent under the Albanese Government, up from 49 per cent under the Liberals.
The wage share of income has risen to 54.2 per cent under the Albanese Government, up from 49 per cent under the Liberals.
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The facts: New figures from the Bureau of Statistics show Australian workers are earning a greater share of national income under Labor.
The wage share of income has risen to 54.2 per cent under the Albanese Government, up from 49 per cent under the Liberals.
The wage share of income has risen to 54.2 per cent under the Albanese Government, up from 49 per cent under the Liberals.
Here’s what you need to know about today’s new numbers which show a big uptick in business investment and investment in building more homes is driving faster annual growth in our economy.
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Here’s what you need to know about today’s new numbers which show a big uptick in business investment and investment in building more homes is driving faster annual growth in our economy.
Really positive numbers out today on investment in new housing supply, with dwelling investment growing 1.8% in the quarter, to be 6.5% higher through the year.
Unlocking more investment in housing is one of our highest priorities.
Unlocking more investment in housing is one of our highest priorities.
December 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Really positive numbers out today on investment in new housing supply, with dwelling investment growing 1.8% in the quarter, to be 6.5% higher through the year.
Unlocking more investment in housing is one of our highest priorities.
Unlocking more investment in housing is one of our highest priorities.
Today’s data shows that when it comes to growing our economy, building more homes, incentivising investment and boosting wages and incomes, we are making a lot of progress together.
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Today’s data shows that when it comes to growing our economy, building more homes, incentivising investment and boosting wages and incomes, we are making a lot of progress together.
BREAKING: new numbers show an uptick in annual economic growth and the strongest growth in private investment in almost five years.
Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, to be 2.1 percent higher through the year.
Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, to be 2.1 percent higher through the year.
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
BREAKING: new numbers show an uptick in annual economic growth and the strongest growth in private investment in almost five years.
Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, to be 2.1 percent higher through the year.
Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, to be 2.1 percent higher through the year.
Check this out: the Liberals have been caught out lying about your power bills and the renewables rollout.
According to this ABC fact check, coal fired power generation is becoming more unreliable and replacing that energy with new coal-fired power stations is more expensive than renewables.
According to this ABC fact check, coal fired power generation is becoming more unreliable and replacing that energy with new coal-fired power stations is more expensive than renewables.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Check this out: the Liberals have been caught out lying about your power bills and the renewables rollout.
According to this ABC fact check, coal fired power generation is becoming more unreliable and replacing that energy with new coal-fired power stations is more expensive than renewables.
According to this ABC fact check, coal fired power generation is becoming more unreliable and replacing that energy with new coal-fired power stations is more expensive than renewables.
Today we've released our National AI Plan.
It’s all about helping workers, businesses and communities capture new opportunities, spreading the benefits, and keeping Australians safe.
It’s all about helping workers, businesses and communities capture new opportunities, spreading the benefits, and keeping Australians safe.
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Today we've released our National AI Plan.
It’s all about helping workers, businesses and communities capture new opportunities, spreading the benefits, and keeping Australians safe.
It’s all about helping workers, businesses and communities capture new opportunities, spreading the benefits, and keeping Australians safe.
From today, early childhood educators will get an extra $160 a week thanks to Labor’s 15% pay rise.
Australia’s early childhood education workers give our kids the best start in life, and they deserve to be paid fairly for it.
Australia’s early childhood education workers give our kids the best start in life, and they deserve to be paid fairly for it.
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
From today, early childhood educators will get an extra $160 a week thanks to Labor’s 15% pay rise.
Australia’s early childhood education workers give our kids the best start in life, and they deserve to be paid fairly for it.
Australia’s early childhood education workers give our kids the best start in life, and they deserve to be paid fairly for it.