Chalmers says budget won’t ignore the slowing economy Economy Poppy Johnston and Andrew Brown 7 March 2024 Fighting inflation won't be the sole focus of the upcoming federal budget, the treasurer has declared, warning the slowing national economy can't be ignored.
No extra cost of living relief but budget repair job is underway: Chalmers Economy Poppy Johnston and Jacob Shteyman 12 July 2023 Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a healthier budget would give the government more flexibility to respond to economic challenges in the future.