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.

[davidc4430]

Scott Morrison's 'own goal' on Warren Mundine creates new enemies and splits MPs

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-23/scott-morrison-warren-mundine-gilmore-patricia-karvelas-analy...

and now the new morrison leaders pick is revealed as a man who hits women.

it just gets better and better.

but of course i forgot, his ex wife is obviously a liar.

[myoclon1cjerk]

Scumbag

https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2019/01/22/scott-morrison-banking-royal-commission/?utm_sou...

[davidc4430]

i well remember the 'we dont need an inquiry into the banking sector' talk, now hes taking credit as the guy who introduced it!

kinda like his 'we are going to introduce rules that will bring down the cost of electricity with the energy price garantee'

hows that going?

[davidc4430]

Michael Keenan announces he is quitting politics at the federal election

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-25/minister-michael-keenan-quits/10752352

suddenly when its looking like a thumping at the next election they remember they have families.

[myoclon1cjerk]

Nigel Scullion has now thrown in the towel. Keep 'em coming.

[lyndal1838]

That is not really fair David.

Michael Keenan has been in Parliament for 15 years and commutes from WA.

When he was first elected he had no children....he now has 4.

I have a friend in country NSW whose husband is in state parliament and I know how often he is away from home...it does take a toll on family life.

I can only imagine how much time a WA member is away from home.

Maybe part of the reason he is not running again has something to do with the chances of the current government  being thrown out on their ear, but it is hardly fair to assume that is the only reason.

Anyway, how many people stay in the same job for more than 15 years these days.

[k1ooo-slr-sales]

I’m with lyndal on this one david.

Having Christmas with family would really reinforce the fact that a ‘travelling’ member who also has ministerial responsibilities is really missing out on so much of their children’s formative years.

The other consideration that he would have had would be to give the local branch of the party sufficient time to run a preselection for that seat.

Spoiler

another motivation, and this is purely speculation started by me, is the state liberals in WA are in disarray, especially as far as leadership goes . . . . . . . and maybe, just maybe, state politics is where he might pop up in three years time!

Spoiler

less travel, leadership possibility

[myoclon1cjerk]

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jan/27/the-coalition-is-clinging-to-fear-and-delusion...

[davidc4430]

It would seem old Clive thinks the way to get votes is to upset as many people as possible

not comtent with his endless bombarding the comunity with anoying adverts and text messages hes tell blatant lies about the history of his 'party?'

Descendants of former prime ministers take aim at Clive Palmer for claiming link to Menzies and Lyons

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-30/descendants-of-former-prime-ministers-take-aim-at-palmer/1076...

if i change my name to Bradman can i say i'm a relative of the famous cricketer?

[lyndal1838]

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@davidc4430 wrote:

It would seem old Clive thinks the way to get votes is to upset as many people as possible

not comtent with his endless bombarding the comunity with anoying adverts and text messages hes tell blatant lies about the history of his 'party?'

Descendants of former prime ministers take aim at Clive Palmer for claiming link to Menzies and Lyons

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-30/descendants-of-former-prime-ministers-take-aim-at-palmer/1076...

if i change my name to Bradman can i say i'm a relative of the famous cricketer?

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Of course you can say it David but whether anyone will believe you is altogether another thing.

I am sure Bradman's family would take the same action as the relatives of Menzies and Lyons and deny it.