Jim Chalmers pleads with voters to remain optimistic ahead of 2025 amid cost of living crisis

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is pleading with voters to remain optimistic ahead of 2025, promising an improvement to their lives in the new year. This comes after households experienced a year of financial hardships due to the cost of living crisis, which has resulted in support for the Labor government declining among Australians. Mr Chalmers believes an easing of inflation and the potential of two interest rate cuts in the new year could be key aspects to gain back votes in the upcoming federal election.