December 5th 2024.
In response to an opinion piece suggesting he should take over as prime minister, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has made it clear that he has no intention of leapfrogging his colleague Richard Marles. The piece, written by Nikki Savva, suggested that current Labor leader Anthony Albanese should step down in order to give the party a chance to "regenerate".
Chalmers, speaking on ABC Radio National, stated that he believes the Labor party has the ability to regenerate under Albanese's leadership. He also expressed his hope that if Labor wins the next federal election, Albanese will serve a full term and run again. For Chalmers, the best outcome would be to continue in his role as treasurer.
He emphasized that his focus, along with that of the current prime minister, is to maintain economic stability and weather the challenges of the rising cost of living. Chalmers stated, "I'm focusing on my part of the job," which includes rolling out tax cuts and providing assistance with the cost of living.
At a press conference today, Chalmers discussed the recent national accounts report, which revealed a slump in the country's economy. He acknowledged that many people are struggling, but also highlighted the progress being made in efforts to boost wages, lower inflation, and invest in areas such as Medicare and housing.
Chalmers acknowledged that there is still work to be done, stating, "The economy is weak and people are under very substantial pressure." However, he also noted that there are signs of progress and expressed his hope that if Labor wins the next election, Albanese will continue his leadership role for as long as possible.
In conclusion, Chalmers made it clear that his focus is on his responsibilities as treasurer and that he has no desire to take on the role of prime minister. He also encouraged everyone to stay informed about the latest news, sports, politics, and weather by downloading the 9News app.
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