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Jim Chalmers: Speaking to the Monthly about inflation and the cost of living, the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, says 'all of these rolling…

On the recordSeptember 7, 2026
Speaking to the Monthly about inflation and the cost of living, the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, says 'all of these rolling shocks for 20 years have been cumulative. And every time it feels like ordinary people are going to get off the mat, something else arrives.
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Jim Chalmers
Australian Labor Party

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Commenting on inflation and economic challenges.

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