Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, a Victorian Supreme Court judge found “a serious interference with the administration of justice” occured when the opposition leader helmed Home Affairs. Follow live here. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, a Victorian Supreme Court judge found “a serious interference with the administration of justice” occured when the opposition leader helmed Home Affairs. Follow live here. National Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News