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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@*julia*2010 wrote:

"Got any comments on the 'current Govt - hint.. Hockey, Abbott, Morrison, Bishop.?"

if i were you i'd be thankful for ANYTHING

anyone was willing to contribute to this

thread!

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They'd post anything to keep this thread going. Got their songsheet for the day from the "those who shall remain nameless"  perhaps.

[debra9275]

Well, you're all here LOL

[debra9275]

http://www.smh.com.au/money/super-and-funds/budget-changes-rip-retirement-plans-to-shreds-20150519-g...

Budget changes rip retirement plans to shreds

In the recent federal budget, the government changed the "assets test" for the age pension. At the time, the Treasurer said he wanted to "reassure all Australian workers they can have confidence in their retirement plans". Baloney.

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I'll bet the government (via its corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission) is already busy recalibrating its MoneySmart online retirement calculator. That's because the budget changes, far from inspiring confidence, have turned retirement planning for many people on its head.

Take three simple examples of home-owning couples in their late 50s and early 60s, approaching retirement

[cherry*135]

Good to hear.

Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs: 'I'm not going anywhere' message for government

Australian Human Rights Commissioner Professor Gillian Triggs has sent a defiant message to her critics in the Abbott government: she is not going anywhere.

Professor Triggs told a conference in Canberra on Tuesday she was determined to see out her five-year appointment, despite the "horrifying" experience of her clash with the government over asylum-seeker children.

She said the political backlash against her inquiry into children in detention was the lowest point of her 47-year legal career but she was determined to see her five-year term as commissioner through.

But speaking at the "She Leads" conference for female leaders organised by the YWCA of Canberra, Professor Triggs warned women in public sector leadership roles of the dangers of failing to consider politics when making big decisions.

 http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/human-rights-commissioner-gillian-triggs-im-not-going-anywh...

[debra9275]

Good for her Am.  I love to see people stand up to bullying

[cherry*135]

What's a thread without clowns? LOL

Speaking of clowns -

"Abbott tells business: you can try unemployed before you buy"

[debra9275]

[cherry*135]

Not surprising. 

Tony Abbott better but maybe not yet good, say business leaders

Business leaders think that while Prime Minister Tony Abbott is now running a better government after his brush with political oblivion, he may still be some way off running a good government.

Alex Malley, the chief executive of CPA Australia, which oversees the interests of thousands of accountants, said Mr Abbott is clearly managing the politics better but the nation is facing huge economic challenges and there are still question marks over national leadership.

"They're managing the politics better but on the question of leadership in the national interest, the jury's still out," Mr Malley said.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/tony-abbott-better-but-maybe-not-yet-good-say-business...

[cherry*135]

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@watta*drama*queen wrote:

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@am*3 wrote:

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@*julia*2010 wrote:

"Got any comments on the 'current Govt - hint.. Hockey, Abbott, Morrison, Bishop.?"

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Have you?

Nup, didn't think so.

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Neither does the OP apparently

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What an odd comment. Is it anyone else's business why some posters CHOOSE not to post on CS anymore?

[watta*drama*queen]

Just an observation

Is it anyone else's business WHAT some posters CHOOSE to post on CS or indeed in which threads they post ?

I don't think so !

You obviously disagree though from your past and frequent comments to the contrary