What keeps Jim Chalmers up at night?

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins Amanda Copp to discuss threats against politicians, security funding and the economic pressures facing Australia. He explains how rising global bond yields could add billions to the cost of government debt. Mr Chalmers also talks about how the Treasurer’s job has changed, his working relationship with Anthony Albanese. POLITICO Australia editor Ryan Heath joins Amanda to unpack the week. Chapters 00:00 – Political safety and the aftermath of the attack on Helen Haines 01:36 – Jim Chalmers on threats against politicians 02:52 – Bond yields and the rising cost of government debt 04:44 – How the Treasurer’s job has changed 05:42 – Cost-of-living pressures and the…