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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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-29/jamie-briggs-standing-down-from-frontbench/7058266

Federal Liberal MP Jamie Briggs has stepped down from the frontbench after a late-night incident involving a female public servant in a Hong Kong bar.

Mr Briggs recently made headlines for hurting his leg during a party hosted by the former Prime Minister Tony Abbott following the Liberal party leadership spill. He first claimed the injury was sustained while running, but later admitted he had attempted to crash-tackle Mr Abbott.

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Mr Brough, the Special Minister of State and Minister for Defence Material and Science, has been under investigation by the Australian Federal Police over the alleged copying of the diary of former speaker Peter Slipper. In a statement, Mr Turnbull said Mr Brough would stand aside pending the completion of inquiries by police.

[debra9275]

wow! a couple more bite the dust

Federal Liberal MP Jamie Briggs has stepped down from the frontbench after a late-night incident involving a female public servant in a Hong Kong bar.

I wonder what he did?? obviously whatever it was was innappropriate

and good news about Brough- the whole Slipper thing is very fishy, not that I condone Slipper's behavior but they set him up after becoming speaker to bring down the govt.

Brough was an LNP member for 20 odd years, I guess they supported him or just kept quiet about his behaviour until it suited their agenda

[debra9275]

thanks for posting that info Blue- I've been out and haven't looked at the news yet

[bluecat*dancing]

Its a parlous state, Deb.

[debra9275]

[debra9275]

Jamie Briggs letter of resignation. I wonder what they were all doing in Hong Kong at this time of year  Tax payer funded??

[bluecat*dancing]

http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/south-australian-liberal-jamie-briggs-quits-as-citie...

It is understood Mr Briggs told her she had piercing eyes, then later put his arm around her. As the trio was leaving, Mr Briggs gave the female public servant a kiss on the cheek. It is understood the public servant raised the issue within her department three days later, then sent a formal complaint email several days after that It is also understood that no further action on the complaint will be taken, following Mr Briggs’ resignation.

[solar*magic]

I'm sure he was "just being friendly".

Spoiler

Is there a Mrs. Briggs, Mr. Briggs? And I don't mean your Mum, but I don't think she'd be impressed, either...

[debra9275]

Spoiler

yes, married father of three