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.

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AM3

In case you missed it.

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Why poor form ?

Straight, to the point, black and white, food provided, mobile phone provided, Human rights looked after, MORE money than the PNG locals gets and help in looking for a job in a SAFE country.

They wanted a safe country to live in, they now have one ??

What more could they ask for ?

You could always sponsor one if you like and bring them to Aus ?

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[debra9275]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-state-election-2015/queensland-election-2015-b...

If the bookmakers have got it right, the Liberal National Party will win the election, Tim Nicholls will be new Premier and neither Clive Palmer nor Pauline Hanson will be represented in Queensland parliament.

it would take a huge swing to change the Qld Govt. something like 11%. not sure that's possible, but it will be interesting to see how it turns out

one thing's for sure though if the Libs/nats win, they be greatly reduced

[cherry*135]

Aps - You could always sponsor one if you like and bring them to Aus ?

Silly response. Stand by my comment - Poor Form

"But asylum seekers have told Fairfax Media that they fear for their safety in the community, given the level of hostility towards asylum seekers from PNG locals and the violence that erupted in the centre during February's riots, which killed one asylum seeker and badly injured scores of others"

[fourandsixpants]

is this the guy? Tim Nicholls

[debra9275]

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@am*3 wrote:
Not a big deal but you are haven't 'let go'. Same as other day (s). Your words belie your actions.

SBS (satire)

Tony Abbott Requests Press Not Report On Anything He Does.

Following the success of his Iraq trip, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced that he would prefer it if the press no longer reported on anything he was doing.



“It’s just really convenient,” explained the Prime Minister in what he claimed would be his final press conference. “You see, what’s been happening lately is that I do something and then the press reports on it and everyone gets really mad at me. It just seems like if there was no reporting then everything would be much easier.



“Look at Operation Sovereign Borders. We refused to let the press in on what was happening there and the hideous things we were able to get away with there, ah, I would laugh if I could ever stop screaming.”



He went on to deny that the lack of independent press coverage removed transparency and accountability.



“The world is confusing enough already. Every day we get these conflicting reports of what I say has happened and what the people who were there watching say has happened. Who can keep up? It’s just easier for me to tell you what’s going on and for you to shut up and believe me."



"Asking questions is for game show hosts and The Riddler.”

Abbott admitted he believed he performed much better without having the press monitoring every single one of his decisions.



“It’s just a lot of pressure,” said Mr. Abbott. “Having all those people watching you makes it hard to work. It’s like when you’re trying to use a urinal in a public restroom. Actually, now that I think about it, a lot of what I’m doing is like **bleep** up a wall.”



The Prime Minister refused to answer any follow up questions instead choosing to tut at the report and repeatedly say “see, you’re doing it again.”



“I want to be Schrodinger’s Prime Minister. If no one can see what I’m doing maybe I’m doing a great job. Maybe I’m killing cats. Who knows?



“Anyway, I best get back to being Prime Minister. If you want to find out how diplomatic relations are going with other nations or anything of the sort I’ll be doing a Reddit AMA in a few weeks. Just to give you a taste of some of the questions I’ll be answering, I would rather fight the horse sized duck then the duck sized horses and yes we’re at war with Indonesia now. Sorry about that.”

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Poor Tony -all those years of Murdoch backing him and he can't take a little of the heat he and Murdoch dished out to those in opposition- banning the press is pathetic!

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Not a hope in hell.

They got what thy wanted, they and probably you are just peed off they couldn't country shop.

You said you wanted their human rights looked after.
They are being, all that is within the UN guidelines.

What MORE do they want ?

Answer that.

Re Danger, as the Gov't person said, "Fit in or eff off".

[fourandsixpants]

Tony Abbott Requests Press Not Report On Anything He Does. 

[cherry*135]

Don't need to answer that, it is obvious to most people.

Manus refugees fear being killed as they are forced into PNG community

Exclusive: Details of release scheme at Australian-run detention centre show refugees must largely fend for themselves in potentially hostile society

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jan/06/manus-detainees-recognised-as-refugees-will-be...

[fourandsixpants]

Abbott set for low-key role in Queensland campaign

Matthew Knott, Latika Bourke 6:04 PM   Prime Minister Tony Abbott is expected to take a low-profile role in the Queensland election campaign, with Premier Campbell Newman saying the campaign is not about Mr Abbott. .......LOL

looks like Mr & Mrs Newman are gritting their little gnashers as hard as they can!!!!!!!

going to be a very painful 6 weeks for 'em

[debra9275]

lol