Jim Chalmers is running up that inflation hill

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent spike in inflation and political developments in Australia, featuring insights from Shane Wright.

It's been a busy but "bitsy" week in politics, and while Pauline Hanson's "sexy" plane and the announcement of a new US Ambassador to Australia briefly took the spotlight, the economy has been the key focus. Inflation has dramatically spiked, the Prime Minister has effectively ruled out a gas profits tax and housing reforms are starting to take shape. But as Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson continue their battle of the barbs, Shane Wright has a few Kate Bush inspired suggestions for the budget playlist. Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas are joined by Shane Wright, senior economics correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald on The Party Room. Read Shane's piece on the capital gains tax here Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

People in this episode

Hosts: Fran Kelly, Patricia Karvelas

Guests: Jim Chalmers, Shane Wright

Topics covered

• inflation
• politics
• economy
• housing reforms
• budget playlist

Keywords

• inflation
• Jim Chalmers
• Tim Wilson
• housing reforms
• economy
• budget playlist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC Australia

Places: Australia

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