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.
more on the job ads
ANZ: Job Ads Strength Masks The Weak Outlook For Australian Employment
ANZ Job Ads for December have just been released and show another rise with a gain of 1.8% month on month.
That’s seven rises in a row, with jobs ads trending higher for 14 months and a rise of 11.4% over the course of 2014.
That is the one bright spot highlighted by Gerard Minack in an Australian economy beset by numerous headwinds.
ANZ chief economist Warren Hogan said that even though job ads continue to rise, the improving trend is “at odds with the official employment data which continues to depict a rising unemployment rate”.
“In all likelihood, this divergence can be explained by a higher than usual rate of job losses in the economy,” Hogan said.
“The good news is that the economy continues to produce new employment opportunities. The bad news is that this has not been quite enough to counteract the flow of new workers into the economy plus the on-going loss of jobs in certain sectors.”
That means that “labour market conditions can be described as soft which will continue to cap wage increases”.
this proves it's not just lefty ABC bias 
@aps1080 wrote:
@am*3 wrote:Stop commenting on my personal circumstances - you don't even know if I have a job, 6 jobs or no job.. or what my future plans are.
Not every household is a one income household you know.
Anyone that follows unemployment trends are well aware of how seasonal, casual part time jobs can alter the data.
Whoopie - fruit picking jobs increase the number of jobs available for a few months a year.. how exciting for everyone looking for a full time job.
I'll comment on what I want to comment on, especially if the information is public domain.
if you aren't a one income household, that answers a lot then doesn't it.
Do YOU EVER intend to get a job where the salary is more then $50,000 ?
Sitting at the computer all day making comments on social media doesn't pay much, unfortunately.
Icy,
She should get a job where selective reading is required 
