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 wrote:
@*julia*2010 wrote:
@debra9275 wrote:the arrow indicates the beginning of the clip, just so there's no more *confusion* about it
no, it does not.
it simply indicates it is a video.
yes it does
glad you understand now. 
it does not indicate it is the beginning of the clip.
this is the sad face you are referring to and asking
why. approx 25 seconds into it.
what is the pm talking about at approx 25 seconds?
you asked why margie looked so sad.
you could have simply said thank you when
someone gave you the answer.
not sure why you dont believe me 
the beginning of the video at 0:01
at 00.02
and the sad face at 00:26
and finally, from your link:
But whatโs got Mrs Abbott looking so glum?
The couple paid tribute to families spending Christmas apart and those grieving for relatives in his annual Christmas message.
Mr Abbott said that while Christmas was a joyous occasion for many, it could be a sad time for some.
โThis year, we are thinking of those families who have lost loved ones,โ he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Itโs been a tragic year for Australians in the news and while the Abbottโs donโt make any particular references, like the loss of 36 Australian citizens and residents in the MH17 tragedy or the recent siege in Martin Place, for some families it is no doubt a โsad time tooโ, as Mrs Abbott says.
