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.
@polksaladallie wrote:
@am*3 wrote:
Look at our Prime Minister ( class clown?). Seriously what a way to behave at a media publicity shoot.
Photo: Andrew Meares
Checking his zip.
or waiting for his puppet master to lift his head
@debra9275 wrote:it was worth repeating
yes it is - this govt is the most anti Australian govt ever inflicted upon us
In the lead-up to Christmas, the Abbott government has announced funding cuts to non-government organisations like Shelter Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Deaf Australia and Down Syndrome Australia.
Such groups play a vital role in supporting communities. And their success is usually driven in part by community volunteers.
Although there are those in the Abbott government who subscribe to Thatcher’s doctrine, we’d do well to remind ourselves that it is completely inconsistent with Australian values.
Hey boris1gary hows your answer going to my below post.
@nero_wulf wrote:
@boris1gary wrote:I reckon this says it all
Boris you really do seem to live in the wrong country.
We are a Capitalist free enterprise country not a hard socialist or communist country.
I think and this is just my opinion that you would be be far happier in one of the true socialist and or communist countries around the world...
You ever thought about moving somewhere that has a socialist or communist political system more akin to your beliefs.
Or would you prefer to see Australia change into a true socialist/communist country?
🙂
