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.
A3 "Mr Hockey said he hoped to have the Budget back in surplus “as soon as possible”.
Wayne Swan promised us a surplus many times, a change of song from "I promise you a surplus garden to : "dream the impossible dream"
PSA: "This is how far ahead Hockey can see."
Wayne Swan, August 2010 :Well, we’re getting back into surplus in three years. Come hell or high water.
Wayne Swan, August 2011:The government remains absolutely committed to delivering our return to surplus as we planned.
Wayne Swan, February 2012:I am determined to produce a surplus in 2012-2013. We have got our colours nailed to the mast.
Wayne Swan, December 2012: It’s unlikely that there will be a surplus in 2012/13
Swan looking for his somewhat evasive budgets: (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Swan looking for his somewhat evasive budgets: (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
How many times have you already posted that photo of Swan in this thread?
The Treasurer of Australia
Joe Hockey - who hopes to get budget back to surplus as soon as possible
Repeat:
Jan 2013
SHADOW treasurer Joe Hockey insists a coalition government will deliver a surplus in its first year, even though the pledge is not mentioned in a new policy document.
"Based on the numbers published today we will deliver a surplus in our first year and every year after that."
I hope Joe doesn't expect to be named treasurer of the year 
it will never happen
@debra9275 wrote:oh look, seems it's another backflip Am
Australia's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council will be dumped if the federal opposition wins government.
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was the driving force behind the bid for a temporary seat in 2013/14, although his successor Julia Gillard is continuing the campaign.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said it was not a good use of taxpayers' money in tough economic times.
"There are vastly higher priorities for Australia right now than pursuing a seat on the security council," he told reporters in Melbourne, adding that dropping the bid would save $5.7 million this financial year
SBS
Aug 2013
Opposition leader Tony Abbott has promised to discontinue the UNSC bid on account of cost and alternative coalition foreign policies, particularly in Africa.
"There are vastly higher priorities for Australia right now than pursuing a seat on the Security Council," he said in July 2012.
@debra9275 wrote:I hope Joe doesn't expect to be named treasurer of the year
it will never happen
More likely WORST Treasurer of Australia ever.
A3: Repeat:
Jan 2013
SHADOW treasurer Joe Hockey insists a coalition government will deliver a surplus in its first year, even though the pledge is not mentioned in a new policy document.
"Based on the numbers published today we will deliver a surplus in our first year and every year after that."
Oh gosh that is from the "forbidden period is it not?
Repeat:
Courier Mail May 2012
Treasurer Wayne Swan to pledge to deliver $1.5 billion Budget surplus this year (actually 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
SMH Dec 2012
Swan dumps his surplus pledge
History, the bitter aftertaste of a perceived cure.
PS
what has happenned to the Kudos swap tagging?
