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.
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey calls off Tasmanian media event after being heckled by protesters
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has called off a media event in northern Tasmania after being heckled by protesters from the state's health unions.
Mr Hockey also cancelled his next scheduled media event - a walk through Launceston CBD to meet local business owners.
for goodness sake, it was only a dozen people! 
@debra9275 wrote:
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey calls off Tasmanian media event after being heckled by protesters
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has called off a media event in northern Tasmania after being heckled by protesters from the state's health unions.
Mr Hockey also cancelled his next scheduled media event - a walk through Launceston CBD to meet local business owners.
for goodness sake, it was only a dozen people!
Delicate petal!
No travel allowance for him, he didn't perform his duties.
Alan Kohler
Itโs the apology budget โ weโre very sorry for last year
...The key task of this yearโs budget was to rebuild confidence and get businesses investing again after last yearโs disastrous budget.
...The small business tax cut is virtually pointless, a $1 billion a year handout to family-owned shops and sole tradies that will achieve nothing. Thatโs because any investment or new employment that a small business is likely to make in response to the tax cut will be designed to get its turnover above $2 million a year, otherwise whatโs the point, at which level the tax rate goes back to 30 per cent.
Likewise the accelerated depreciation: it applies to assets of less than $20,000, and thatโs not even going to buy a locally made car. Maybe an espresso coffee machine for a cafe, but only a cheap one.
Pushing his own barrow?
@debra9275 wrote:
He's one of the best imo. I agreed wholeheartedly with everything he said on Budget night and he's never wrong
(Except for once apparently in someone else's opinion) ๐
I wonder if he is a little bit pink in his views as well?
@am*3 wrote:
@debra9275 wrote:
He's one of the best imo. I agreed wholeheartedly with everything he said on Budget night and he's never wrong
(Except for once apparently in someone else's opinion) ๐
I wonder if he is a little bit pink in his views as well?
I'd say he's just a realist Am (Kohler that is)
