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 โ05-02-2015 07:39 PM
on โ05-02-2015 07:40 PM
on โ05-02-2015 07:40 PM
@vicr3000 wrote:
Sarah hanson young from the article aove
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says it is shocking that Australian taxpayers are paying for people to be detained by the government. Photo: Andrew Meares
She prefers them as dead, drowned, part of the "accidnts happen", which is a direct quote when asked about the 1200 deaths.
Dead people dont cost money
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The above in bold are lies.
on โ05-02-2015 07:41 PM
Sooooooooooooooooooo predictable.
What has Tony been up to today? More damage control, kissing babies... etc... anyone seen Peta lurking near him?
on โ05-02-2015 07:41 PM
โ05-02-2015 07:43 PM - edited โ05-02-2015 07:44 PM
on โ05-02-2015 07:43 PM
Peta Credlin seems to have totally disappeared from public view, but abbott told reporters she is still working in his office. Mrs Abbott seems to be going everywhere with him now
on โ05-02-2015 07:44 PM
on โ05-02-2015 07:45 PM
you should read up on TA's uni history also Peter Costello's is an interesting one and then there's this video of Joe Hockey fighting increased student fees
on โ05-02-2015 07:46 PM
@debra9275 wrote:Peta Credlin seems to have totally disappeared from public view, but abbott told reporters she is still working in his office. Mrs Abbott seems to be going everywhere with him now
Very ODD indeed. Does he need a minder 24/7?
Abbott was a bit non-commital when pressed about Peta, finally muttered Yes, still works there, eventually didn' he?