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.

[debra9275]

Nov 3rd. 2011   

very good ok lol

I do like Keating

[j*oono]

I guess that goes to show that whoever is in government at the time (even back then in 2011)  is going to have more questions to answer on a political show.  Haha, except if they appear on the Bolt report.

[debra9275]

[icyfroth]

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@j*oono wrote:

I guess that goes to show that whoever is in government at the time (even back then in 2011)  is going to have more questions to answer on a political show.  Haha, except if they appear on the Bolt report.

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We have yet to see Mr Shorten on Bolt despite numerous invitations lol.

[raptor_rebooted]

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@debra9275 wrote:
At least most make contributions, there are a couple of ID's who never post anything relevant, just comment on others posters, which I find a bit odd, oh well, each to their own, lol

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apparently not lol

[monman12]

""In other remarks, Mr Turnbull said few people today believed that the 2003 invasion of Iraq was "not a tragic error".

"the article and comments were made/printed yesterday, ( if you check the date) so not old history. in fact very current (not old archived material )"

"not very old history" ?  OK, so what period is acceptable?

OK,  I am actually content with references to the  2003 invasion of Iraq made/printed yesterday (even today) as not being  considered "old history". It would be rather difficult though to post a comment/excerpt apropos a 12 year old  event other than ,  today (now).

Wait a moment, 2003 ???? of course, the " no history" rule applies to just when the Circus was in town:  2007-2013.  Perhaps that is why Abbotts pugilistic days of terrorising walls  some 35 years ago has occasionally been mentioned by some members   

I have to ask, if it is "new history"  is it OK from the DT or is that source also "unsuitable"?

[monman12]

"A spokesman for Mr Shorten said the Opposition Leader had misheard the question. LISTEN

The spokesman said Labor had voted in favour of legislation introducing the change last year and remained supportive."

I surmise that the  "spokesman"  (not my fault G58 that is how it is written)  had to speak for Harvey Shorten rather than Harvey himself, because:

1.  He is still "mishearing"    

2.  He would not understand the question

3.  His spokesperson has very wisely put him back on lay-by

[debra9275]

Haha I'm not attempting to stop you julia

[debra9275]

Do you think abbott misheard the question about Geece and China when he answered about groceries? I think he must've 😀

Where are the treasurers, they shouldn't all be away on holidays at the same time at least one of them should be here addressing the effects on our economy. Every knew this week would be about Greece

[icyfroth]

Chinese stock market chaos could be worse than Greek debt crisis

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AUSTRALIA?

For Australia, the market crash in China is likely to impact earnings on key exports iron ore and coal, further slashing government revenue, while also putting downward pressure on the Australian dollar.

Jordan Eliseo, chief economist with ABC Bullion, said it was important to remember that the amount of wealth Chinese citizens have tied up in the stock market is relatively minor compared with western investors.

Stocks only make up about 8 per cent of household wealth in China, compared with around 20 per cent in developed nations.

“The market crash there is generating headlines, but it’s not going to have the same impact as a comparable crash would in a developed market,” he said.

“What it means for Australia, though, is it’s very clear there are some serious imbalances in the Chinese economy, and the rate of growth they’ve enjoyed in the past is over. There’s no question our export earnings are going to take another hit.”

Mr Eliseo predicts Australia is likely to experience “recession-like” conditions such as negative wage growth for many years to come. “I believe that’s going to be the new norm,” he said.

Entire Article Here

Would've thought you'd be all up on that, Deb.

You have more important things to worry about, I suppose.