Jim Chalmers
Australian politician, Treasurer
Born
March 2nd, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Born on March 2, 1978, an Australian politician served as the Treasurer of Australia from May 2022. Chalmers was elected to the House of Representatives in 2013, representing the Queensland seat of Dickson. Prior to becoming Treasurer, held various positions, including Shadow Minister for Finance and Economics. Education includes a background in Arts and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Australian National University. Engaged in economic policy discussions and represented Australia in international forums.
Served as Treasurer of Australia since 2022
Elected to the House of Representatives in 2013
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