Opinion Pieces and Press Media

 

National media
 

Where's the plan to confront technological change?, The Guardian, March 9, 2015.
Kids should code: why 'computational thinking should be taught in schools, The Guardian, December 19, 2014 with Tim Watts MP

Technology, Teaching and the Future of Work, The Drum, September 8, 2014.

Turnbull's NBN vision has no future in sight, The Business Spectator, September 1, 2014.

By following the US, Australia consigns future generations to social immobility, The Guardian, August 22, 2014.

Second Generation of Success, Chifley Research Centre Blog,  July 22, 2014.

Tony Abbott's austerity-like measures will hit poorer communities the hardest, The Guardian, January 23, 2014.

The courage of our convictions: the dollar float 30 years on, Chifley Research Centre Blog, December 11, 2013.

3D printing: not yet a new industrial revolution, but its impact will be huge, The Guardian, December 11, 2013.

How to make the G20 matter again, The Drum, November 28, 2013.

Labor and the Tools of Success, Chifley Research Centre Blog, November 20, 2013.

Labor should fight for economic mobility, Chifley Research Centre Blog, October 11, 2013.

 

Local Media
 

Abbott Government Cuts Local Community Groups,The Logan Reporter, March 13, 2015.
New Store Brings Local Jobs, The Logan Reporter, February 27, 2015.
Marsden Fire Response Heart-warming, The Logan Reporter, February 13, 2015.
Vote for Logan this Election, The Logan Reporter, January 30, 2015.
Reflect on Season's Meanings, The Logan Reporter, December 19, 2014.
Young People's Voices Should Be Heard, The Logan Reporter, December 5, 2014
LNP Tax Hikes Hit Cost Of Living, The Logan Reporter, November 21, 2014.
Soccer To Celebrate Diversity, The Logan Reporter, November 7, 2014.
Celebrating Local Students' Ideas, The Logan Reporter, October 24, 2014.
We have Unity with Diversity, The Logan Reporter, October 10, 2014.

Cheaper power to the people, The Logan Reporter, September 26, 2014.

Eventful 12 months comes to an end, The Logan Reporter, September 12, 2014.
Teach For Logan, The Logan Reporter, August 29, 2014.
Stand Up Against University Cuts, The Logan Reporter, August 15, 2014.
Pride in Logan Hospital, The Logan Reporter, August 1, 2014.
New Zealand and Pasifika Voices Heard, The Logan Reporter, July 18, 2014.
Pensioners Angry About Cuts, The Logan Reporter, July 4, 2014
Logan Proud, The Logan Reporter, June 20, 2014.
Local Kids denied a good start, The Logan Reporter, June 6, 2014.
Budget hits our region hard, The Logan Reporter, May 23, 2014

What the budget has in store, The Logan Reporter, May 9, 2014.

Lest we forget, The Logan Reporter, April 25, 2014.

Local community speaks out against LNP cuts, The Logan Reporter, April 11, 2014.

Scott sets the gold standard, The Logan Reporter, March 28, 2014.

Say no to cuts to dental and midwifery services, The Logan Reporter, March 14, 2014.

Ripple effects of tragic job losses, The Logan Reporter, February 28, 2014.

30 years of Medi-caring for Logan, The Logan Reporter, February 14,2014.

It's a privilege to welcome our newest citizens, The Logan Reporter, January 31, 2014.

This year we need to speak with one voice, The Logan Reporter, January 17, 2014.

Funding should be based on need, The Logan Reporter, December 13, 2013.

Act now before govt scrap tax breaks, The Logan Reporter, November 29, 2013.

Recognising effort at district schools, The Logan Reporter, November 15, 2013.

It is now decision time for the Prime Minister, The Logan Reporter, November 1, 2013.

Businesses pitch in to support team, The Logan Reporter, October 18, 2013.

Hundreds of Groups Working to Change Logan, The Logan Reporter, October 4, 2013.

 

Books and Book Chapters

 

Chalmers, J. 2013. Glory Daze: How a world-beating nation got so down on itself. Melbourne University Press

Chapter in Latham, M. 2013. Not Dead Yet - What future for Labor. Black Inc Books.

 

Speeches and Presentations

 

Parliamentary

Speech on a Matter of Public Importance: Abbott Government Priorities, March 27, 2014.

90 Second Statement in Memory of Glenn Norman, March 27, 2014.

​Speech on the Omnibus Repeal Day (Autumn 2014) Bill 2014, March 26, 2014.

Speech on a Private Member's Motion: the G20 conference, March 24, 2014.

Speech on the Export Markets Development Grants Amendment Bill 2014, March 19, 2014.

Speech on the Social Security Legislation (Increased Employment Participation) Amendment Bill 2014, March 17, 2014.

90 Second Statement: Yugumbir State School reading program, March 16, 2014.

Speech on a Matter of Public Importance: Abbott Government, February 27, 2014.

Speech on Appropriations Bill (No. 3) and related bills, February 27, 2014.

90 Second Statement: Special Olympics Logan, February 26, 2014.

Speech on a Matter of Public Importance: Abbott Government Job Losses, February 12, 2014.

Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill 2013, February 2, 2014.

Grievance Motion: Death of Nelson Mandela, December 9, 2013.

Speech on a Matter of Public Importance: Fiscal Policy, December 4, 2013.

90 Second Statement: YMCA School, December 4, 2013.

Speech on the Clean Energy Repeal Bill, November 21, 2013.

90 Second Statement: Griffith University Logan, November 20, 2013.

First speech: Governor-General's Speech: Address-In-Reply, November 13, 2013.

 

Public

Speech at the Logan Central ANZAC Day service, April 25, 2014.

The Age of Empowerment: Speech to the NUW National Conference, March 28, 2014.

Speech at the opening of Father Chris Riley's Youth Off the Streets, October 17, 2013.

Speech to the Fabian Society: Post-Election Review, October 28, 2013.

Speech as chair of the Progressive Australia Conference Economics Panel, November 2, 2013.

Speech to the Australia New Zealand Student Services Association, November 22, 2013.

Speech to the New Member's Night, Logan, November 27, 2013.

 

Television and Radio

Lunchtime Agenda: Jim Chalmers discusses Paul Howes' resignation, March 24, 2014.

Lunchtime Agenda, Sky News, October 8, 2013*.

AM Agenda, Sky News, 24/10/2013*, 7/11/2013*, 21/11/2013*, 5/12/2013*,19/12/2013*.

Doorstop, Canberra, December 3, 2013.

First speech interview with Lyndal Curtis, ABC News 24, December 8, 2013.

4BC Mornings with Patrick Condren, 14/01/2014

* Transcript or footage available on request.