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.
Just saw a link to it and other state pages headlines. A new low for Murdoch. Talk about inciting hatred and yet nothing will be done while the PM is on his current hate crusade. What is the difference between these front pages and hate speech when it comes from someone not in favour with the LNP? The guy's comments have been totally distorted but we can't let truth get in the way of selling newspapers or the PM's flag waving. It is truly scary stuff the way this is all going.
Victorian Liberal Party uses terror threat to raise funds for Tony Abbott
The threat of terrorism is being used by the Victorian Liberal Party to solicit political donations from its members ahead of the next federal election.
But the email to Liberal Party members - which calls for donations "to support a SAFER Australia" - has been lashed by the Prime Minister's office, which rushed to distance Tony Abbott from the fundraising email.
The email features a large picture of Mr Abbott and the quote: "Terrorists who are dual nationals will have their citizenships stripped.
It states that "Labor and the left are playing politics with our national security, weakening our borders and are a soft touch on home grown terrorists."
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The email, authorised by Victorian Liberal state director Simon Frost, says with a federal election due next year donations are "critical to allow the Abbott government to continue on with the job of keeping Australia safe
donate here for a 'safer' Australia
ok 
"The threat of terrorism is being used by the Victorian Liberal Party to solicit political donations from its members ahead of the next federal election"
You would think the Libs would learn from the ALP head office, ACTU, and use some "muscle" if they want some funds.!
"Labor leader Bill Shorten has told the ABC it is "entirely possible" construction companies paid union fees under deals struck during his tenure as a union leader."
And if that does not work, union dues from members can be used for political campaigns, or even high (and low) living by ALP luminaries !
