Articles On Chalmers (ASX:CHR)

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to the Reserve Bank’s close decision to hike interest rates, suggesting the war in the Middle East is to blame.

Will we see a series of rate increases to ‘burn, baby, burn’ inflation out of the economy? Is there a recession “we didn’t have to have” on the cards? Who’s to blame for all this? Read on…. After the country gave Prime Minister Anthony Alba...

ASX today – Australian traders are now starting to price in at least three “hike” decisions from the Reserve Bank in CY26, starting with tomorrow’s March meeting, as we witness the very worst oil disruption in market history. Listen to t...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed a key detail about the Middle East conflict that will factor into a possible inflation spike.

Australia’s petroleum industry is claiming to be transparent as petrol prices hit new record highs.

The Super Tax is set to become law soon after a deal was struck between the Treasurer and Greens members in the Senate. Here’s how the new tax will affect you. This is the Super Tax explained. Update: we had initially published this story o...

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has faced a tense grilling over Australia’s looming fuel crisis after spruiking Labor’s crackdown on price gouging.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have announced new maximum fines of $100 million for oil companies and petrol retailers that use the Middle East war as a cover to rip off motorists.

While many wonder what this war and stock market falls will do to our super balances, Treasurer Chalmers and the Greens have been cooking up a war with Australians who’ve built up their super balances. And there’ll be super giveaways for lo...

Economists and politicians are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to go bold in the budget, with reform that cuts income taxes for workers.

The Treasurer has thanked the Greens for backing a major reform he has been charged with pushing through.

The Treasurer has a budget deficit problem to the tune of $36 billion and looks set to cut support for green energy initiatives. How would this affect the power prices we pay? The Albanese Government is cutting down its monetary support for...

China is the biggest monthly source for new Australian cars for the first time ever and dominates the EV market. Japan had been the uninterrupted No.1 since 1998. Here’s why intelligence experts are worried.

The Treasurer says motorists shouldn’t be taken for mugs by fuel companies introducing “unwarranted” hikes at the bowser.

Australia’s economy grew at its fastest annual rate in almost three years in the December quarter, rising 2.6%, although this is still modest growth by historical standards. Gross domestic product (GDP) for the quarter rose 0.8%, picking up...

Is Governor Bullock’s warning of a rate rise possibly next Tuesday week nothing more than sensible jawboning meant to hose down the ‘fires’ that are stoking price rises from businesses and governments right now? After this Iran war broke...

Despite Jim Chalmers' claims that public demand isn't fuelling inflation, official figures show federal spending is pushing the economy above its speed limit.

The Treasurer seems short on ways to cut his bloated budget said to be caused by overspending on public servants and the NDIS. So, he’s reading Bill Shorten’s unpublished book 50 ways to lose an unlosable election! It’s pre-Budget ‘big i...

Apart from the unemployment story where the jobless rate is a strong 4.1%, a lot of the Albanese Government’s books look worryingly bad. What’s my educated take on this? Looking at this disappointing inflation reading of 3.8% that’s maki...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned savings will need to be found in the upcoming Federal budget, after data showed a rise in inflation.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned savings will need to be found in the upcoming federal budget, after data showed a rise in inflation.

The first round of inflation figures for the year is about to be released, with the results likely to affect how Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the budget.

Queensland’s history of gold and copper mining stretches back to the 1860s A new wave of ASX explorers is rejuvenating gold and copper exploration within the state’s underexplored historical mining regions Explorer and developers include M...

QMines delivers a significant resource upgrade at its Develin Creek copper and zinc project in central Queensland The upgrade was headlined by a 46% increase in indicated resources The company now plans to assess pathways for integrating D...

With unemployment staying low at 4.1%, January’s inflation figure out next Wednesday better say prices are starting to fall or get ready for another rate rise, maybe in March! Australia copped good news yesterday, with unemployment not risi...

Here's who Angus Taylor wants to manage the Australian economy Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” seat last year, to go head-to-head as shadow treasurer against the Treasurer, Jim...

One of the nation’s biggest backers of local research and development has called for an urgent review of tax settings ahead of the May budget, warning Australia is falling well behind in developing medical and technology breakthroughs. Di...

Jim Chalmers is declaring a major report on Australia’s economy a win for Labor despite warnings about inflation and state debt challenges.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit out at new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor after he attacked Labor’s management of the economy.

Greens demand Treasurer Chalmers hits super with bigger taxes Get prepared for higher taxes on your super and if the Greens get their way, the tax torture will be even more intense!

Definitive feasibility study work streams underway at Mt Chalmers Clear staged development strategy with faster path to cash flow Multi-rig drilling program in progress at the Mt Mackenzie gold-silver project   Special Report: The Mt Cha...

After months of mixed messages, RBA chief Michele Bullock has finally pointed the finger, accusing Jim Chalmers’ big-spending government of fuelling the price surge that’s forcing rate hikes.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has told MPs government spending is pushing up inflation by adding to demand for goods and services. She contradicted Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Opposition MPs are set to keep accusing Treasurer Jim Chalmers of stoking inflation when Reserve Bank officials appear before a parliamentary hearing.

Before Chalmers cuts capital gains tax discount, should he chat to Bill Shorten? Faced with his $57 billion budget blow out over the next decade, the Treasurer’s on the hunt to collect more tax and his eye has spied the capital gains tax di...

Australia's banking chief will hope Jim Chalmers does two things to help the Reserve Bank in its fight against inflation when he brings down the federal budget.

Greetings and welcome to ASX Today for Wednesday of Week 6, I’m Jon Davidson. It’s hump day today, and yet, it feels like we’ve already had two weeks’ worth of market events in just the last 72 hours. Remember when silver and gold prices cr...

Chalmers to blame for rising interest rates While being the country’s Treasurer is a tough job, the buck stops with the politician in charge of keeping this country’s books in good order.

The RBA has raised interest rates for the first time in two years as Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces fierce political attacks over his handling of sticky inflation.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been grilled on interest rates and inflation during a television appearance but has refused to back down.

Matt Canavan has launched a scathing attack on Treasurer Jim Chalmers, as mortgage holders brace for the first interest rate hike in more than two years.

Treasurer Chalmers loses trust with excuses about Budget blowouts What follows is an economic assessment that says Treasurer Chalmers ha been ‘gilding the lily’ when it comes to his role in the huge blow out in the budget deficit over the n...

Joe Stiglitz is a bit of a rock star in left-leaning economic circles, but his suggestions to make housing more affordable didn't seem to convince Jim Chalmers.

It’s well and truly Trump 2.0 and we’ve had another very interesting start to the year. The Aussie dollar is back above 70cps against the greenback and a likely interest rate hike next week is set to boost it further; gold and silver contin...

QMines plans DFS based on improved copper and gold pricing for Mt Chalmers PFS already confirmed low-cost, high-margin project with strong financial returns Company now advancing streamlined study and environmental approvals Plans for expa...

Critical minerals in national security is the top trend in Deloitte Global’s Tracking the Trends 2026 report, playing a role in guiding companies to help achieve objectives as they seek to re-define how they create and share value.  Delo...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been grilled on inflation, admitting the latest figures are higher than he would like and it would likely impact wages.

Earlier in January 2026, the Australian Government announced new details of its $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve which seeks to secure the supply of key minerals vital for the country’s economy, national security, and Future...

ASX edges 0.09% lower on hot CPI read Just two sectors higher and very weak breadth with 125 stocks falling WDS and uranium stocks boost energy sector   Inflation continues to edge higher Money markets are betting on a 73% chance the RBA...

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for the month of December CY25, with the basket now up to 3.8% – beating expectations for a 3.6% read-out, which has more or less galvanis...