Rankin MP Jim Chalmers has taken office as the country's next treasurer

Joe Colbrook
Updated May 30 2022 - 11:15am, first published May 24 2022 - 4:00pm
SWORN IN: Rankin MP Jim Chalmers was sworn in as treasurer by Governor General Dave Hurley. Picture: supplied.
SWORN IN: Rankin MP Jim Chalmers was sworn in as treasurer by Governor General Dave Hurley. Picture: supplied.

Rankin MP Jim Chalmers has been named Australia's new treasurer, after being sworn in to the interim ministry alongside colleagues Richard Marles, Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher.

Joe Colbrook

Joe Colbrook

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