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.
Lib adviser repays $43m tax
EXCLUSIVE
Michael Hintze was appointed to the Abbott government’s Financial System Inquiry.
A London-based billionaire appointed by Joe Hockey to advise on Australia's financial regulations runs companies that have repaid tens of millions of dollars after exploiting tax loopholes.
Australian-born hedge fund boss Michael Hintze, who is connected to the British Conservative Party, last year approved the repayment of nearly $43 million in a settlement with the UK taxman after companies in his CQS group used ''employee benefit trusts'' that ran foul of authorities.
He is recognised for extensive philanthropic activities, but the revelations of his company's tax affairs raise questions as to the appropriateness of engaging advisers in Australia who have been involved in tax minimisation behaviour overseas.
Illustration: Matt Golding
Sir Michael is one of four international business leaders appointed by the Treasurer in March to provide additional advice to the Abbott government's Financial System Inquiry.
@am*3 wrote:
"33% of the amount above the LCT threshold less GST"
The total cost of the car isn't subject to the LCT. So the rate is 33% less GST for the portion taxed.
yes the rate is 33% but in reality the amount paid is closer to 10%, wish i had known this when having to sit through a rant at a friends dinner party, listening to the bloke i thought he actually had to pay a third extra for his new Beemer. 
Paints, no they probably won't mind, just use an accountant to minimise their tax anyway.
Young people on Newstart forced to beg and approach charities
One in four people on the dole for more than a year have been forced to beg on the streets and six in 10 have approached a charity for help, a grim new academic study into life on unemployment benefits has found.
Illustration: Matt Golding
