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 29-12-2015 01:56 PM
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.
on 29-12-2015 02:14 PM
on 29-12-2015 02:30 PM
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
on 29-12-2015 02:31 PM
thanks for posting that info Blue- I've been out and haven't looked at the news yet
on 29-12-2015 02:47 PM
Its a parlous state, Deb.
on 29-12-2015 02:48 PM
on 29-12-2015 02:56 PM
Jamie Briggs letter of resignation. I wonder what they were all doing in Hong Kong at this time of year Tax payer funded??
on 29-12-2015 03:24 PM
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.
on 29-12-2015 11:05 PM
on 30-12-2015 09:53 AM