Inflation results are a nightmare for Jim Chalmers and Michele Bullock

Coalition challenges government over inflation as Treasurer defends cost of living record

The coalition has gone on the attack in question time in the wake of today's hotter than expected inflation data. Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, maintains the federal government has managed to rein in rising costs over time.

Inflation results are a nightmare for Jim Chalmers and Michele Bullock

For Chalmers, the questions range from the government’s economic policy agenda to the political imperative of ensuring cost of living pressures remain in check.

Australia Faces Consequences of Jim Chalmers' Key Decision - Internewscast Journal

Australia faces rising inflation and unemployment, challenging the Reserve Bank's rate cut efforts.

Chalmers says inflation ‘much lower than we inherited’ despite uptick - The Indian Sun

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has urged Australians to look beyond the latest inflation bump, saying underlying inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target range and the economy continues to show resilience. Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed consumer prices rose 1.3 per cent in the September quarter, pushing annual inflation to 3.2 per cent. The Treasurer acknowledged the increase but said it largely reflected the end…