Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government wants a more “dynamic” and “competitive” economy.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government wants a more “dynamic” and “competitive” economy. “We are always looking for ways to make sure that ordinary people – pensioners and working people in our economy – can have access to competitive prices,” he said during a media conference on Wednesday.
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