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Jim Chalmers, former Representative

- Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Rankin
- Treasurer (since 1 Jun 2022)
- Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
- Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: Economy (20 Aug 2026)
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“I thank the member for Holt, an outstanding local member, for my third dorothy dixer today. I've had Holt, Goldstein and Farrer so far. With all the pressures on people in our communities, all the pressures on the budget, the serious challenges in our economy and severe uncertainty in the world, Australia has a lot going for it, despite all of that. We saw it this week. We saw wages growth...”
- Questions without Notice: Economy (20 Aug 2026)
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“I thank the honourable member not just for the question but for making it really clear that One Nation doesn't support a fair go for first home buyers in the housing market. We suspected that, and now we know for sure that, every time One Nation is asked to side with people who battle in this country, they typically side against them. It's a very welcome reminder from One Nation that there is...”
- Questions without Notice: Economy (20 Aug 2026)
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“The point that I'm making in relation to housing policy, which is what the honourable member asked me about, is that any combination or coalition of One Nation, the Liberals or the Nationals after the next election would mean a housing market that is less fair for first home buyers and for young people. It would mean a tax on superannuation, and it would mean a tax on wages as well. That's...”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 104 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 7 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 836 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)