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.

[boris1gary]

oh no...abbott has declared himself...best friend list grows almost daily.... 

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• Tony Abbott has used a speech on his government's welfare changes to portray himself as "the best friend the workers ever had", defending his work for the dole changes.

[boris1gary]

am actually starting to questions abbotts mental health...another cracker quote from the man himself..

"We should never do anything to sully our reputation as a beacon of hope and freedom for people from across the world."

seriously, he really said it - maybe he has forgotten asylum seekers?

[cherry*135]

Silly how a country's media go on about their own PM being besties with other world leaders e.g. Obama. NZ had similar story about their PM last week ..he had his official hour long visit extended as well, including a walk around private parts of the White House and a look at Mrs Obama's vege garden!

[boris1gary]

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@am*3 wrote:

Silly how a country's media go on about their own PM being besties with other world leaders e.g. Obama. NZ had similar story about their PM last week ..he had his official hour long visit extended as well, including a walk around private parts of the White House and a look at Mrs Obama's vege garden!

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yes and even sillier when a grown man who is also our pm uses the term for all and sundry.

[cherry*135]

2010

Aust Meals on Wheels in response to Productivity Issues paper on Caring for Older Australians

Federal and State Governments through the Home and Community Care program (HACC) provide some 20%-30% of funding for Meals on Wheels’ Services depending on the State or Territory which equates to about $30 million nationally.

The balance comes mainly from meal sales to clients with additional income from investments and donations.

Each State and Territory Government administers the HACC program in its own way. HACC Service Agreements also prescribe service standards, outputs, data collection, continuous improvement and other related requirements in order to secure funding.

[boris1gary]

oh dear......

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/24/tony-abbott-in-his-own-words

Tony Abbott in his own words

The prime minister has his critics, but how does he see himself?

Best friend of the workers

“I want this government to be the best friend that the workers of Australia have ever had and making it more likely that more Australians will join the workforce is part of that” – Tony Abbott, speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, 24 June 2014.

Best friend of Medicare

“As a former health minister who declared regularly, meant it and delivered upon it, that I wanted to be the best friend that Medicare had ever had, I can say that again as a prime minister – I want this government to be the best friend that Medicare has ever had” – Tony Abbott, press conference, 21 February 2014.

“This leopard doesn’t change its spots – I want this government to be, likewise, the best friend that Medicare has ever had” – Tony Abbott, doorstop interview, 20 February 2014, when asked whether he was considering a co-payment for GP visits.

Best friend of carers

“I want to make it very clear that this government is the best friend that the carers of Australia have ever had” – Tony Abbott, when asked during parliamentary question time about a $7.7m budget saving from the national respite for carers program, 19 June 2014.

Conservationist

“I regard myself as a conservationist; frankly, we should rest lightly on the planet and I’m determined to ensure that we do our duty by the future here” – Tony Abbott, ABC interview about his talks with the US president, Barack Obama, 13 June 2014.

Feminist

“I have to say that, once upon a time, I may not have felt quite so comfortable addressing a breakfast like this as I do now. As my wife, Margie, quipped some time ago, ‘What is it that turns an unreconstructed bloke into a feminist? Three daughters.’ And it is true that my views on policy towards women have changed and evolved in response to watching friends of mine, watching colleagues of mine and in particular looking at my daughters grow up and thinking what would I want for them?” – Tony Abbott, address to International Women’s Day parliamentary breakfast, 4 March 2014.

Infrastructure prime minister

“It is my hope to be known subsequently as the infrastructure prime minister. Wherever you look in this country there is a yawning gap between the infrastructure we have got and the infrastructure that we need” – Tony Abbott, Council of Australian Governments meeting press conference, 13 December 2013.

“I'll ask Warren [Truss] to add to this answer because he is the infrastructure expert. I'm just the infrastructure prime minister” – Tony Abbott, when asked a detailed question at a media conference about the proposal for Sydney’s second airport, 15 April 2014.

Prime minister for Indigenous affairs

“I have often remarked that I not only want to be known as an infrastructure prime minister, but I also want to be prime minister for Indigenous affairs and I do take these issues seriously” – Tony Abbott, press conference, 16 March 2014

[2106greencat]

I think Tony is Tony's best (only) friend.

[cherry*135]

Best friend of aged pensioners  - not

Best friend of unemployed youth (living in areas of lack of jobs)  - not

Best friend of disablitty support pensioners - not

Best friend of current Uni students with HELP loans and future students - not

Best friend of 16,000 public servants due to lose their jobs - not

Best friend of families who will have to pay $7 per person for a  Dr visit or blood test etc  to a Bulk Bill clinic, FTB rates frozen, supplements cut - NOT

Best friend of Australian Ballet School - Yes

[monman12]

"comedy double act, how wonderful."

You must have overlooked the fact that the Circus comedy double act   with its two ringleaders,  Poor Me and Rudd, has left town.

nɥºɾ

[2106greencat]

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@am*3 wrote:

Best friend of aged pensioners  - not

Best friend of unemployed youth (living in areas of lack of jobs)  - not

Best friend of disablitty support pensioners - not

Best friend of current Uni students with HELP loans and future students - not

Best friend of 16,000 public servants due to lose their jobs - not

Best friend of families who will have to pay $7 per person for a  Dr visit or blood test etc  to a Bulk Bill clinic, FTB rates frozen, supplements cut - NOT

Best friend of Australian Ballet School - Yes

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That is what I meant to say !! LOL