Wayne Swan
AustraliapoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Wayne Swan is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party who served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer from 2007 to 2013. Known for his role during the global financial crisis, Swan implemented measures that contributed to Australia’s economic resilience during this period. He has been a prominent advocate for progressive economic policies and has held various positions within the Labor Party, influencing fiscal policy and government strategy.
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Swan framed the contest in Labor’s traditional language of struggle, warning against 'antiseptic centrism'.
Why the party’s focus on unity and silencing dissent could become a long-term political liabilityAustralia· 2026-07-25
Swan, who will speak at a Chifley Research Centre fringe event on the rise of populist politics on Friday, argues Labor’s greatest political challenge is no longer simply defeating the Coalition but confronting the broader wave of anger, distrust and grievance fuelling populist movements across the Western world.
The new threat haunting Labor’s record electoral dominanceAustralia· 2026-07-23
Wayne Swan is a former treasurer of Australia mentioned among influential Labor figures.
Peter V’landys kicks off his NRL executive chairmanship experimentAustralia· 2026-07-15
Chalmers has previously distanced himself from former treasurer Wayne Swan’s criticisms.
Activists push to reform Reserve Bank inflation targeting amid voter concernsAustralia· 2026-07-07
Wayne Swan is the former Labor treasurer who chairs CBUS and supports efforts to clean up the construction sector.
Mick Gatto at yacht party with union leaders Earl Setches and Peter Marshall, Cbus appointment investigatedAustralia· 2026-02-19
Chalmers has turned down the 'soak the rich' rhetoric since entering government, but he remains Wayne Swan’s protege.
Key ministerial match-ups that will determine the success or failure of Angus Taylor’s oppositionAustralia· 2026-02-18
Wayne Swan was seen celebrating at a Labor Christmas party after Tony Abbott became leader.
If Angus Taylor defeats Sussan Ley, that’ll be the easy part. Reuniting the Coalition is much tougherAustralia· 2026-02-12
Wayne Swan is mentioned as a former treasurer who faced challenges in improving productivity.
Signals Australia’s struggle with inflation and productivityAustralia· 2026-02-03
The bank’s independence was formally recognised under treasurers Peter Costello and Wayne Swan in the late 1990s.
Michele Bullock is standing her ground against Trump. Here’s why it mattersAustralia· 2026-01-16
Wayne Swan was mentioned in the context of a past expenses scandal involving taxpayer-funded travel.
Anika Wells expenses: Anatomy of a scandalAustralia· 2025-12-12
Swan commented on the nature of Albanese's win in the recent election.
Secret probe blames Trump for ruining Dutton campaignAustralia· 2025-12-02
Labor president Wayne Swan declared that what kept him awake at night was the thought that the moment 'you believe you’ve mastered politics is when it masters you'.
You thought climate was a Coalition problem, but Albanese may rue his enemy’s low ebbAustralia· 2025-11-16
Wayne Swan is remembered for communication missteps.
It’s a banana republic moment. We need to see more from Jim ChalmersAustralia· 2025-11-12
Jim Chalmers was seen with his former boss Wayne Swan.
How Albanese overruled Chalmers on controversial Labor policyAustralia· 2025-10-14
Wayne Swan is a former treasurer who was affected by swings in the price of iron ore.
BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yetAustralia· 2025-10-03
Wayne Swan calls for an urgent membership drive after the election win.
Wayne Swan calls for urgent membership drive after election winAustralia· 2025-09-22Wayne Swan, the ALP national president, called the election result a 'generational opportunity' for Labor.
Australian PM shrugs off questions about Donald Trump as other world leaders congratulate him | Australian election 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-05-04
Wayne Swan is a Labor elder statesman and ex-treasurer who attended the event.
In Labor heartland vibes, pale ale flows freely, bundle of nerves evaporateAustralia· 2025-05-04
Wayne Swan is mentioned in the context of loyalty during Kevin Rudd's campaign.
Can Peter Dutton still win?Australia· 2025-04-11
Wayne Swan is a former Labor treasurer who attended the rally.
Labor’s first big rally targets Griffith as Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather cries copycatAustralia· 2025-04-06
Wayne Swan had to contend with the global financial crisis.
Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs cast long shadowAustralia· 2025-03-24
Chris Bowen released an economic statement three months after Wayne Swan’s May 2013 budget.
Labor economic update planned to kill off federal budget in MarchAustralia· 2025-02-28
Treasury’s fiscal group deputy secretary Damien White had worked as an adviser to Labor heavy-hitters Wayne Swan and Chris Bowen.
Treasury boss rejects politicisation claims, denies costing Coalition lunch policyAustralia· 2025-02-26
