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.
They give new meaning to "jobs for the boys", especially as they are all so lacking in talent
The one about the Abbott, the Bishop and the Ambassador
There’s a feeling of uncertainty running through the crack Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), mainly caused by appointments to ambassadorial posts by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in concert with Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
And the threats of downgrading staff levels at home and in some overseas posts because of Budget cuts are causing concern.
LNP doing their bit for unemployment, their answer: Deny under 30's benefits for 6 months of every year, work for the dole and increase the retirement age.
Youth unemployment in Victoria hits 15-year high
Youth unemployment has leapt to a 15-year high in Victoria, with the Premier's electorate hit the hardest by the worsening crisis.
An analysis of youth unemployment data reveals that the situation has deteriorated in 12 of the state's 17 regions in the past year.
Thousands of young Victorians from all backgrounds are finding themselves caught up in a spiral of unemployment, and the situation is particularly dire in socially disadvantaged suburbs of greater Melbourne and rural areas.
Illustration: Ron Tandberg
The region of Warrnambool and South-West, Geelong, Melbourne's north-west and Hume are some of the most difficult areas to find work for 15 to 24-year-olds.
Brotherhood of St Laurence executive director Tony Nicholson warned that Victoria was "hurtling towards a social disaster".
"In a short time youth unemployment will be a significant handbrake on the economy.
"We are facing a situation where in a few years unemployment rates of more than 25 per cent won't be uncommon."
