Jim Chalmers
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 2 Mar 1978, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Entered parliament | 7 Sep 2013 |
| Parliaments | 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Australian National University |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Griffith University |
| Bachelor of Arts | Griffith University |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Chifley Research Centre | 2013 |
| Chief of Staff | Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer | 2010 – 2013 |
| General Manager | CPR (Qld) | 2007 |
| Deputy Chief of Staff and Principal Adviser | Treasurer | 2007 – 2010 |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Leader of the Opposition | 2006 |
| Senior Adviser | Premier (NSW) | 2006 – 2007 |
| Media Adviser | Shadow Treasurer | 2005 – 2006 |
| National Research Manager | Australian Labor Party | 2002 – 2004 |
| Tutor in politics and public policy | Australian National University and the University of Canberra | 2001 |
| Research officer | Department of Premier and Cabinet (Qld) | 1999 – 2001 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Minister | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 23 May 2022 | current |
| Treasurer | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 23 May 2022 | current |
| Shadow Treasurer | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 2 Jun 2019 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 23 Jul 2016 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Finance | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 23 Jul 2016 | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 4 May 2016 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Trade and Investment | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 13 Oct 2015 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 13 Oct 2015 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Productivity | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 13 Oct 2015 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Minister for Sport | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 13 Oct 2015 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 13 Oct 2015 |
| Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Investment | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 13 Oct 2015 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade and Investment Growth Joint Select | Deputy Chair from 2 Oct 2014 to 14 Oct 2015 | 2 Oct 2014 | 19 Oct 2015 |
| Economics House of Representatives Standing | Member | 4 Dec 2013 | 19 Oct 2015 |
| Tax and Revenue House of Representatives Standing | Deputy Chair | 4 Dec 2013 | 22 Oct 2015 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Rankin | Australian Labor Party | 49.42 | +5.47 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Rankin | Australian Labor Party | 43.95 | +2.52 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | Rankin | Australian Labor Party | 41.43 | -7.91 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | Rankin | Australian Labor Party | 49.34 | +7.16 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | Rankin | Australian Labor Party | 42.18 | -2.97 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Travel | $195,978 | $159,283 | $138,127 | $184,497 |
| Office Facilities | $93,531 | $93,018 | $85,810 | $75,657 |
| Office Administration | $40,820 | $41,644 | $104,548 | $59,985 |
| International Travel | $26,026 | $39,525 | $19,722 | $24,148 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $34,370 | $19,537 | $21,566 | $29,423 |
| Other Car Costs | $16,549 | $10,297 | $11,367 | $10,664 |
| Travel Allowance | $12,602 | $7,084 | $12,852 | $9,806 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $1,641 | $801 | $0 | $590 |
| Telecommunications | $804 | $617 | $659 | $806 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42 |
| Total | $422,322 | $371,806 | $394,650 | $395,618 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027 | Introduced | Assent |
| Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2025 | Introduced | Act |
| Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026 | Introduced | Act |
| Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 | Introduced | Act |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 151 divisions
Photo: myPolice Logan (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.