Albanese reportedly eyeing Jim Chalmers’ replacement as treasurer

News24 host Sharri Markson reveals growing speculation about Jim Chalmers’ future, as Anthony Albanese publicly backs his Treasurer despite reports of private briefings against him and questions over a possible successor.

“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is publicly defending Treasurer Jim Chalmers, despite spending months briefing against him in private,” Ms Markson said.

“There’s mounting speculation Albanese is positioning one of his confidantes, Andrew Charlton, as a potential future replacement.

“Albanese fielded multiple questions today about whether Chalmers would remain as Treasurer until the next election.

“He gave a muted defence, only managing to describe Chalmers as great.”