Following the shock result of the recent federal election, there’s been a lot of talk about who will take over from Bill Shorten as leader of the Labor party.
While Anthony Albanese is tipped to be the top man for the job, there’s another notable candidate in the next Labor leadership ballot who just admitted he’s considering putting his name forward – Shadow Minister for Finance, Jim Chalmers.
“I don’t think it’s unreasonable that a few of us take some time to work out what we want to do — remember we were hoping to be forming a cabinet this week,” Chalmers told Q&A on Monday night.
“I want to play a substantial role in rebuilding our electoral fortunes, a rebuilding of our policies up to the next election,” he said.
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The 41-year-old frontbencher from Queensland is not only the Labor Member for Rankin, but also quite the family man.
It was a real Canberra love story for Jim who met his wife Laura when she was Julia Gillard’s press secretary and he was Wayne Swan’s chief adviser. The two tied the knot in March 2013 and it appears she has been Jim’s rock for many years.
“To properly thank my wife, Laura, for her sacrifices and support so that I can stand here, I would need an extension of time,” he said in his maiden speech in parliament.
“There is so much I cherish in her and value about our relationship, and without her I would not be here.”
Jim and Laura are also proud parents to Leo, three, Annabel, two and Jack, the youngest of whom was born on Christmas Eve 2018.
If you follow Jim on Instagram, his feed is packed with unbelievably cute pictures of his little family and we can’t get enough of it.
Keep scrolling for Jim Chalmers’ best family snaps.
Election day
On Election Day, Jim and Laura made the big day a family affair.
Kids
And all three little ones were suitably dressed!
Family
The Shadow Minister for Finance shared this sweet snap on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day
Complete with homemade cards!
Anzac Day
On Anzac Day, Jim and his eldest son Leo laid a wreath together for the first time.
Easter
That is one cute Easter Bunny!
Bedtime story
The election may have been a busy time for Jim, but there’s always time for a bedtime story.
Rice
“Best way to spend the Sunday morning before parliament returns – with these guys and a mountain of chicken rice at @globalfoodmarkets in Woodridge.”
First day of school
What a milestone: Jim accompanied his eldest son Leo to his first day of kindy. The backpack is as big as him!
Grafitti
“Much better.” Little Annabel is quite the artist.
Jack
Jim and Laura’s youngest son Jack was born late on Christmas Eve and apparently “spent much of the time since in the cuddling arms of his very proud mum, dad, big brother and big sister.”
Leo
Could Leo be following in his dad’s footsteps?
Leo sleeping
We feel you Leo.
Leo ice cream
“The Chalmers Men hitting the ‘Sometimes Food’ at Daisy Hill SS Carols by Candlelight,” Jim captioned this cheeky snap.
Leo TV
Too cute!
Beach
For his most recent Father’s Day, Jim shared this candid picture of himself, Leo and Annabel playing on the beach.
Working dad
Multitasking at its finest.
Wife
The Chalmers sure do scrub up nice!
Elmo
Even Elmo joined in on the Labor red colour scheme!
Leo phone
‘Leo Chalmers, how may I direct your call?’
