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boris1gary · ‎20-04-2014

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.

cherry*135 · ‎29-10-2014

MM12 I am still thinking about the medibank shares if I will apply... Not 100% sure yet on them.....

This thread's topic isn't and never has been one about personal share trading. Do stay on topic please.

cherry*135 · ‎29-10-2014

Yes, obvious attempts at being disruptive in a thread to get reactions (a thread that you want to get locked or removed).

cherry*135 · ‎29-10-2014

@*mrgrizz* wrote:
@am*3 wrote:
MM12 I am still thinking about the medibank shares if I will apply... Not 100% sure yet on them.....

This thread's topic isn't and never has been one about personal share trading. Do stay on topic please.
your reply is also off topic............so run along and self report

So you do the same? Clever (not). Do not falsely accuse me of doing that either.

Why federal-state relations are so hard to reform

Since Abbott's plan raises the possibility of tax reforms - "including changes to the indirect tax base" - he'll be lucky if the "mature debate" and "rational discussion about who does what" he seeks doesn't erupt immediately into an Abbott-strength scare campaign about increasing the goods and services tax, led by a Labor Party with a long record of hypocrisy on the topic and a thirst for revenge.

In such a climate, the various premiers facing re-election in coming months are likely to swear total opposition to any change in the GST. These days our politicians excel in the Mexican standoff.

Read more:

http://www.rossgittins.com/2014/10/why-federal-state-relations-are-so-hard.html

fourandsixpants · ‎29-10-2014

amazing what the TRUTH does to those that are ashamed, guilty and fearful of truth being exposed!

cherry*135 · ‎29-10-2014

Joe Hockey's first world problems

I took my kids to a little park up the road and there's a pizza shop there and we met up with another family … [there were] two tables outside [with] three chairs on one table, four on the other," Mr Hockey said in Canberra.

"I went to put the two tables together and the owner of the pizza shop came out and said 'I'm sorry Mr Hockey, you're not allowed to do that, the council regulation prevents you putting the two tables together'."

"There were eight of us, so I went inside to get another chair and they said, 'Sorry Mr Hockey, they've said you can only have seven chairs [outside], not eight'."

Mr Hockey said that's when he "exploded."

"I actually tracked down the mayor, it was 6 o'clock on a Friday night, and I think the whole suburb heard the conversation," he said.

"I want you to know that the Treasurer of Australia feels the same pain you do … that's what I'm trying to say," he said in comments aimed at small business owners.

SMH

cherry*135 · ‎29-10-2014

Catching flies (29 Oct)

polksaladallie · ‎29-10-2014

Poor Joe. Sounds like he needs a diazepam sandwich also. Marvellous behaviour to model for his children.

cherry*135 · ‎29-10-2014

Yes.. a case of ' Do you know who I am'? I am the Treasurer of Australia and I don't like how the outdoor seating can be arranged outside a pizza shop!!!! I will track you (Mr Mayor) down at 6.30pm on a Friday night to tell you this!!!

Joe during question time today.

polksaladallie · ‎29-10-2014

Too much pizza. He is piling on the weight again.

cherry*135 · ‎29-10-2014

Some more photos from today:

Not your best look, Julie (National Press Club)

LOL

Education Minister Christopher Pyne says there has been "an avalanche of support" for the government's higher education changes. "Just today", apparently.

Just not on the campuses where protests against the reforms are happening today.