on โ20-04-2014 10:21 PM
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.
on โ31-01-2015 04:19 PM
on โ31-01-2015 04:52 PM
on โ31-01-2015 05:00 PM
Huh? Brough has been back for only a short time. (Thanks to Ashby). Surely he couldn't have a chance.
on โ31-01-2015 05:02 PM
@polksaladallie wrote:Huh? Brough has been back for only a short time. (Thanks to Ashby). Surely he couldn't have a chance.
It's an odd story. It sounds like they want him to make a challenge so he can be the fall guy and Bishop or Turnbull can be elected as leader.
โ31-01-2015 05:07 PM - edited โ31-01-2015 05:08 PM
hhhmm Mr Menu
the libs did win one successful ruling against an independant today
The LNP sought an injunction from the Supreme Court early Saturday morning.
The court ruled her How to Vote cards were illegal as they were not registered before Wednesday.
that makes 3 injuctions or attempted injunctions so far today
wonder what their legal costs are??
on โ31-01-2015 05:13 PM
ooops, forgot the link
http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2852941/lnp-silences-redland-independent/
on โ31-01-2015 09:07 PM
ref. results coming thru on Qld election.....& the view though window - Abbott's chook yard in Canberra this evening:
on โ01-02-2015 11:16 AM
I don't think anyone is listening to him or his papers anymore
โ01-02-2015 11:20 AM - edited โ01-02-2015 11:22 AM
Turn on Ch 24.
Ha, "I've spoken to him tonight, ah, last night"
on โ01-02-2015 11:29 AM