Jim Chalmers
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Jim Chalmers faces a world of hard choices where the solution to one problem makes the other worse
High inflation, low growth and rising unemployment can be added to the federal treasurer’s wall of worries
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Economy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth on the way, Jim Chalmers reveals
Treasury is revising all the numbers for the mid-year update as economists warn of a difficult six months ahead
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Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say
‘Round-up’ pricing in items such as coffee suggests increases are exceeding the typical 1.5% surcharge fee
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Climate protester restrained after interrupting NSW parliament – as it happened
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Jim Chalmers delays ATO’s controversial ban on credit card payments following business outcry
Treasurer earmarks funds for year-long transition period for tax office, delaying ban’s 30 November start date
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Iran-US war live: Tehran threatens to keep Hormuz shut until US meets conditions
Iran accused the US of ‘dragging out the process and dictating one-sided demands’
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Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession
Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflict
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Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas
Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5%
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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011
Widely expected decision is fourth increase to interest rate this year and will be blow to mortgage holders across Australia
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Australia news live: Chalmers defends record as RBA’s cash rate decision due
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Australia news live: Chalmers and Gallagher to present final budget outcome; RBA interest rate hike looms
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