Diary of our stinking Govt.

[boris1gary]

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.

[debra9275]

his new mantra will be 'stop the benefits"

[debra9275]

on twitter julie bishop is known as Cruella DeVille, and I must say I can see the likeness  , lol

 but I don't call her that though

[gleee58]

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@debra9275 wrote:

his new mantra will be 'stop the benefits"

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Yes.  abbott says he's good for the job because he has a young family and knows the struggle. 

Ah hello, clueless is thinking the average struggle is someone on the salary of an MP.

[boris1gary]

To celebrate the week of Xmas how about we totally ignore the RWNJs

[boris1gary]

Xmas card ideas for morrison

[gleee58]

RWNJs, how can you ignore them when 

[gleee58]

He's a certifiable moron for sure. Asked he's acheived in his role as minister for women..... 

"Well, you know, it is very important to do the right thing by families and households," Mr Abbott replied. "As many of us know, women are particularly focused on the household budget and the repeal of the carbon tax means a $550 a year benefit for the average family."

He doesn't seem to recognise the fact that women are individuals in their own right. It's a wonder he didn't count a reduction in marriage break ups after he closed most of the domestic violence network down.

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I knew I had seen it before since someone mentioned compassion

[debra9275]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-22/matthewson-ministry-reshuffle-built-on-paranoia-not-progress/5...

Tony Abbott's ministry reshuffle may appear to be a reset in preparation for 2015, but in reality it is more about the PM's paranoia and tenuous leadership than it is about his Government's rejuvenation, writes Paula Matthewson.

A full 12 months earlier than it's customary to do so, Tony Abbott has reshuffled his ministry. This is what governments usually do one year out from an election to prove they're not stuck in a rut but capable of the regeneration that brings vigour and fresh ideas.

PM Abbott brought the activity forward a year as part of his attempt to scrape off the Government's barnacles before Australian voters turn their attention to the beach and the barbie.

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Australia is 'worst industrial country in the world for climate change', report finds, from the developed countries only Saudis are behind us.  What a disgrace.

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/australia-is-the-worst-industrial-country-in...