on 20-04-2014 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 06-02-2015 12:04 PM
No deflecting from the chaos the Coaltion is in. Abbott is in serious trouble.
I know I am not allowed to mention under the A3 rule, which states the political world was created 7-09-2013, but "oh the towering feeling" of deja vu:
"Gillard * portrayed Rudd's time as Prime Minister as "chaotic and dysfunctional"
"Gillard * as been accused of running a chaotic government plagued by vendettas"
"Gillard * portrayed Rudd as a "chaotic" manager and would-be celebrity who led a "paralysed" government."
Who am I to argue with the (ex) Circus ring leaders.
Notes
* Poor Me
on 06-02-2015 12:08 PM
What ? Visit a childcare centre week? Not even a new 'family package' to discuss
Wacky scenes in Adelaide
Julie Bishop is now a Perth person.
But she grew up in South Australia and went to school at St Peter's Girls' School in Adelaide.
Unsurprisingly, she was head girl there.
Today, she has returned to praise the early learning centre that has opened there.
on 06-02-2015 12:11 PM
monman 12
Did you note what I posted last night about the article from The Australian which you said had incorrect data in it?
The article quoted corporate tax TAKE
not
corporate tax RATE.
So no errors in that article.
on 06-02-2015 12:12 PM
Just saw Pyne on TV. Honestly, can anyone with any insight say that he isn't ..................(10 letters), can't say here.
06-02-2015 12:13 PM - edited 06-02-2015 12:15 PM
@monman12 wrote:No deflecting from the chaos the Coaltion is in. Abbott is in serious trouble.
I know I am not allowed to mention under the A3 rule, which states the political world was created 7-09-2013, but "oh the towering feeling" of deja vu:
"Gillard * portrayed Rudd's time as Prime Minister as "chaotic and dysfunctional"
"Gillard * as been accused of running a chaotic government plagued by vendettas"
"Gillard * portrayed Rudd as a "chaotic" manager and would-be celebrity who led a "paralysed" government."
Who am I to argue with the (ex) Circus ring leaders.
Notes
* Poor Me
Do you not think the Coalition in Chaos this week is a lot more relevant to the public than past political history??
No amount of Rudd/Gillard reminicisng is going to get away from that!
Dumped PM's
Rudd
Gillard
XXXXX ( <-- spot reserved for Abbott)
06-02-2015 12:14 PM - edited 06-02-2015 12:15 PM
am3
You certainly worry about tax a lot for someone who takes rather than gives.
Why do people that earn more get up your nose so much ?
They pay what they legally have to pay.
on 06-02-2015 12:20 PM
@am*3 wrote:Joe Hockey has been allowed out.
Today he is readling a little story to children at a childcare centre - potential voters in a few years time he says!
Asked about details of the new 'family package'
Hockey replies that the government - after more than a year of thinking about things - is "engaging in a further round of consultation".
FAIL
So Hockey can fail after a year of thinking.
WOW, can you imagine how big a FAIL the previous Gov't had since they sat on their hands
re the Tax Reform report for 5 YEARS, not 1 year, 5 YEARS.
FAIL, FAIL, FAIL, FAIL, FAIL
on 06-02-2015 12:22 PM
@monman12 wrote:No deflecting from the chaos the Coaltion is in. Abbott is in serious trouble.
I know I am not allowed to mention under the A3 rule, which states the political world was created 7-09-2013, but "oh the towering feeling" of deja vu:
"Gillard * portrayed Rudd's time as Prime Minister as "chaotic and dysfunctional"
"Gillard * as been accused of running a chaotic government plagued by vendettas"
"Gillard * portrayed Rudd as a "chaotic" manager and would-be celebrity who led a "paralysed" government."
Who am I to argue with the (ex) Circus ring leaders.
Notes
* Poor Me
Are Rudd and Gillard still in office?
It's 2015 now. In late 2013 there was an election in which Gillard did not stand for re-election. Rudd resigned a short time later.
This thread is about the current government. If you have columns or newspapers lining your halls you could perhaps go back a few piles and read about the last federal election to refresh your memory.
06-02-2015 12:23 PM - edited 06-02-2015 12:26 PM
Get real, monman was querying a posted article about corporate tax rates in Australia, specifically how much higher they are or aren't compared with other OCED countries.
I think he made the mistake -- tax take not tax rate . I wouldn't expect The Australian to get that wrong, if they did, mm can contact them.
Australia is compared with OCED countries with smaller/medium economies.
Companies in Australia are concerned, as always, about too high corporate tax rates.
monman - here is a more complete list - of corporate tax rates
Estonia is the place to be for corporations and they have fast broadband too!
Majority of countries corporate tax rate below Australia's 30% .
Australia 30.0%
Austria 25.0%
Belgium 34.0%
Canada 26.3%
Chile 20.0%
Czech Republic 19.0%
Denmark 24.5%
Estonia 21.0%
Finland 20.0%
France 34.4%
Germany 30.2%
Greece 26.0%
Hungary 19.0%
Iceland 20.0%
Ireland 12.5%
Israel 26.5%
Italy 27.5%
Japan 37.0%
Korea 24.2%
Luxembourg 29.2%
Mexico 30.0%
Netherlands 25.0%
New Zealand 28.0%
Norway 27.0%
Poland 19.0%
Portugal 31.5%
Slovak Republic 22.0%
Slovenia 17.0%
Spain 30.0%
Sweden 22.0%
Switzerland 21.1%
Turkey 20.0%
United Kingdom 21.0%
United States 39.1%
on 06-02-2015 12:26 PM
@gleee58 wrote:Are Rudd and Gillard still in office?
It's 2015 now. In late 2013 there was an election in which Gillard did not stand for re-election. Rudd resigned a short time later.
This thread is about the current government. If you have columns or newspapers lining your halls you could perhaps go back a few piles and read about the last federal election to refresh your memory.
Glee
We will ALWAYS be comparing this Govt o the previous one.
No on GAF what the title is, WE WILL be posting comparisons to Rudd / Gillard.
Whether you like it or not. Got it, good