2025-03-03
Greens Treasury spokesperson Senator Nick McKim has accepted Treasurer Jim Chalmers' challenge for a debate on the economy.
“Mr Chalmers has challenged shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor to a debate, which would be an absolute snorefest as they are in lockstep on the big issues,” Senator McKim said.
“Mr Taylor has gone quiet so the Treasurer now has a chance to debate someone who will actually disagree with him.”
“He should debate the Greens so some of the big challenges and opportunities in our economy get the exposure they deserve.”
“The Treasurer has had three years and is still failing to make billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share of tax.”
“If he were prepared to take these obvious steps to increase revenue he could fund genuine legacy-defining reforms like putting dental and mental health into medicare.”
“He’s had three years and is still giving wealthy property speculators massive tax handouts so they can outbid renters trying to buy their first home.”
“He’s had three years and has failed to introduce economy-wide divestiture powers to increase competition and bring prices down.”
“Neoliberalism needs to be challenged, which won’t happen unless the Greens are involved.”
“Mr Chalmers’ first term as Treasurer has been a litany of missed opportunities and he needs to be held to account. Mr Taylor won't do that but the Greens certainly will.”