View From The Hill: Jim Chalmers Wants to Get on with Economic Reform and Tax Is in His Sights

The big tax changes likely to cross the treasurer’s desk

From abolishing stamp duty to slashing income tax, here are some ideas expected to be presented to Jim Chalmers after he opened the door to tax changes.

Tax reform: Chalmers is ready 'to do his bit'

Jim Chalmers speaks to the National Press Club. Photo: ABC. Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants to get on with economic reform and tax is in his sights, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN. Jim Chalmers cast his Wednesday National Press Club speech as a second instalment in a two-part presentation that was kicked off by the prime minister in an address there last week. But it didn’t sound like that at all. In fact, the two performances were ch…

‘Higher taxes’: Fear after Labor flags reforms

The opposition is warning Labor against hitting Australians with more taxes as Jim Chalmers talks of overhauling the country’s revenue gathering system.

View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers wants to get on with economic reform and tax is in his sights

The federal treasurer believes the community is up for significant economic reforms, if the changes are crafted and sold the right way.

Chalmers’ big test: tax reform or more tax grabs?

The treasurer will embark on a long-overdue tax reform, but it remains to be seen whether Labor can implement the changes needed to improve living standards.

Chalmers vows to 'dial-up' Labor's ambition for 'bold' tax reform

The treasurer used a National Press Club address to declare he had an open mind on including tax changes as part of a package of reforms considered in August's round table.