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.
"monman12, again don't jump to conclusions about what I may or may not think"
Actually B1G I have (over a period) formed my conclusions based upon such things as this thread title: "Diary of our stinking Govt." the constant castigation of any and all things associated with the current government, and what would appear to be your alma mater: the CMEFU.
http://theaimn.com/2014/04/28/contemptuous-dismissal/
Contemptuous dismissal
The coalition strategy seems to be to leak and work in closely with News Corp, avoid interviews beyond those with friendly outlets where quite obviously the questions are scripted and whatever happens donโt appear on the ABC.โ
There were a couple of things to come out of the interview. Joe Hockey, for all his doom and gloom to local press, was forced to admit that we are actually in a very good position economically โ not only that, we are vying for best in the world. Why the hang dog look for Australian audiences, replaced by a satisfied smirk internationally? Why are we even contemplating austerity measures? Why are you telling us we are in trouble when we so obviously are not?
We have
- AAA credit rating
- Debt 23% of GDP
- Deficit 3% of GDP
- Growth of 3%
- 22 continuous years of growth
- Unemployment around 6%
- Strong currency
- Vast mineral resources
No other G20 country is anywhere near comparable.
Hockey says โwe have dropped the ballโ. I actually like sport but I am sick of hearing sporting analogies rather than factual statistics. From my spot in the grandstand, I look at the score board and see us so far in front that I am heading for the bar.
As you point out Terry, the only entitlement cuts that Joe could come up with were the Schoolkids Bonus and the Low Income Allowance โ both of which hit the people who can least afford it, as will the $6 co-payment to see a doctor. All of a sudden the carbon tax and the mining tax donโt look so bad do they?
I too had been thinking when was the last time I heard Tony Abbott interviewed. If you donโt watch Andrew Bolt or Skynews or listen to 2GB then you only get controlled press conferences or cooking shows โ very occasionally 5 minutes on the 7:30 report where they try to cram in prepared questions and donโt have time to follow up on anything. Actually I canโt remember the last time even that happened. Matthias Corman pops up everywhere and repeats his standard phrases over and over like a doll having its string pulled regardless of what he is asked.
It is somewhat off-putting to have a Prime Minister who refuses to face the people he represents. In fact it is way more than off-putting. The CEO has an obligation to face shareholders and answer their questions. To continue to avoid it is treating us with contemptuous dismissal and makes one wonder what he is afraid of.
@monman12 wrote:"monman12, again don't jump to conclusions about what I may or may not think"
Actually B1G I have (over a period) formed my conclusions based upon such things as this thread title: "Diary of our stinking Govt." the constant castigation of any and all things associated with the current government, and what would appear to be your alma mater: the CMEFU.
my alma mater: the CFMEU - that's pretty funny monman12.
replying to bella_again, who said:
Ummm actually I think its my fault BG1. A few posts back I had referred to what Joe Hockey had mentioned on the news and wondered why according to him some of the richest electorates had the highest bulk billing rates or something along those lines. Can't be bothered scrolling back. Yet some of the poorer suburbs can't access bulk billing so easily. I am a firm believer that people should be charged according to what they are able to pay.
It worries me that many who are already below the poverty line will find it difficult to come up with the extra funds as many doctors require you pay the full fee at the time of the appointment. The other concern is that since Hockey said that on the news, it's clear he was wrong, yet this is the man that is in charge of the nations finances!!
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maybe someone should give him an abacus so he can count up to potato or rhubarb or something...........
