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.

[cherry*135]

Why we need trade unions:

UK, in this example

What are zero-hours contracts?

Zero-hours contracts, or casual contracts, allow employers to hire staff with no guarantee of work.

They mean employees work only when they are needed by employers, often at short notice. Their pay depends on how often they work.

Some zero-hours contracts oblige workers to take the shifts they are offered; others do not.

Sick pay is often not included, although holiday pay should be, in line with working time regulations.

Who is on them?

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), based on a survey of workers, found 583,000 people were on zero-hours contracts. That represents about 2% of the UK workforce.

A separate ONS survey of employers has estimated there are 1.4 million contracts with no guaranteed number of hours.

Why are they controversial?

There is concern that zero-hours contracts do not offer enough financial stability and security.

Some workers on zero-hours contracts are not being given enough hours. The CIPD research found that 16% of zero-hours workers said their employer often failed to provide them with sufficient hours each week.

Employees on zero-hours contracts also do not have the same employment rights as those on traditional contracts, and critics are concerned that the contracts are being used to avoid employer responsibilities to employees.

The CIPD warned that employers may also take advantage of zero-hours contracts by using them as a management tool - offering more hours to favoured employees and fewer to those less valued.

It was also concerned that mortgages and credit cards may be more difficult to obtain without the guaranteed income of a traditional employment contract.

[debra9275]

Especially the nasties, always aware of those, lol

[cherry*135]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@am*3 wrote:

Nice photo - genuine smiles there. For those that need their "Shorten' fix (not that Bill has any control over Abbott's dud policies nor his LNP MP's at present)

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Is that the lady he cheated on his wife with? Quentin Bryce's daughter Chloe?

Cheat being the operative word here.

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Your proof is required of that accusation please. Until then it is just ugly gossip you are spreading.

[polksaladallie]

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@*julia*2010 wrote:

that's a bit misleading.

vlad is a rather short man

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But at least he has some talent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4IjHz2yIo

[raptor_rebooted]

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@am*3 wrote:

Nice photo - genuine smiles there. For those that need their "Shorten' fix (not that Bill has any control over Abbott's dud policies nor his LNP MP's at present)

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what is making ms shorten looking

so upset?

[fourandsixpants]

LOL.........trying to imagine TA wailing away whilst attempting to strum along on a stringed instrument.......a banjo or sumfink!

[aps1080]

That doesn't necessarily apply the other way round !

LOL

Although he is a Xavier boy so tha allows him into certain circles !!!

[gleee58]

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@paintsew007 wrote:

to aps who said yesterday:

ref the Mrs Abbott : Yes, she runs a not for profit child care centre in NSW.

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 paints responded:

How does this 'not for profit' work....?

Registered as a church?.............or a charity?

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aps reply:

no.  

it comes under community based non for profit 

organisation. 

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and I further respond with:

margaret veronica abbott

http://northcoastvoices.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/is-opposition-leader-tony-abbott-being.html

eligible for director's fees , tax deductibles, etc.

....err yeah, the community does not profit at all!!!!!!.....you are correct aps .......

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The not for profit child care centres are community owned and governed. She would be working for a salary - unless they have purchased the centre, in which case it would no longer be in the not for profit sector.

[debra9275]

Never heard that one before.

Did you just make it up?

[fourandsixpants]

Must watch - Tony Abbott sings Blue Danube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyO17YdksLU