on 20-04-2014 10:21 PM
As it's more than 100 days now, it has been suggested that a new thread was needed. The current govt has been breaking promises and telling lies at a rate so fast it's hard to keep up.
This below is worrying, "independent" pffft, as if your own doctor is somehow what? biased, it's ridiculous. So far there is talk of only including people under a certain age 30-35, for now. Remember that if your injured in a car, injured at work or get ill, you too might need to go on the DSP. They have done a similar think in the UK with devastating consequences.
and this is the 2nd time recently where the Govt has referred to work as welfare???? So when you go to work tomorrow (or tuesday), just remember that's welfare.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-20/disability-pensioners-may-be-reassessed-kevin-andrews/5400598
Independent doctors could be called in to reassess disability pensioners, Federal Government says
The Federal Government is considering using independent doctors to examine disability pensioners and assess whether they should continue to receive payments.
Currently family doctors provide reports supporting claims for the Disability Support Pension (DSP).
But Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews is considering a measure that would see independent doctors reassess eligibility.
"We are concerned that where people can work, the best form of welfare is work," Mr Andrews said at a press conference.
on 24-12-2014 09:05 AM
on 24-12-2014 09:16 AM
A leading disability advocacy group is warning the Federal Government's cuts to a range of social services grants could affect the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
on 24-12-2014 09:20 AM
on 24-12-2014 09:27 AM
Scott Morrison, the new Minister for Social Security says that "getting as many Australians as are able off welfare and into work will be one of my core goals."
Given both his track record of harsh penalties for those seeking asylum, and the Abbott government's existing welfare review, the new year for many people with disabilities is looking grim.
24-12-2014 09:30 AM - edited 24-12-2014 09:32 AM
@aps1080 wrote:
Debra
If you are highlighting the huge cost of hosting the G20, then blame gillard who accepted the invitation to host it.
She couldnt so that, blaming the Queen Gillard just wouldnt be on for our debra 🙂 and if it was held under a failed labor govt then the G20 would have be OK no matter how much it cost.......
on 24-12-2014 09:32 AM
on 24-12-2014 09:34 AM
on 24-12-2014 09:36 AM
on 24-12-2014 09:37 AM
@debra9275 wrote:
Scott Morrison, the new Minister for Social Security says that "getting as many Australians as are able off welfare and into work will be one of my core goals."
Given both his track record of harsh penalties for those seeking asylum, and the Abbott government's existing welfare review, the new year for many people with disabilities is looking grim.
Are you worried debra?
24-12-2014 09:38 AM - edited 24-12-2014 09:40 AM
@debra9275 wrote:a little poem someone just sent me
http://graemehenchel.tumblr.com/
Wow now thats a hate filled page debra, so much hate on that page,
To quote a poster here..... I feel very dirty reading that page and site.....