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.
I thought everything Alan Kohler said was right on the ball , it was talking down the economy last year that has destroyed confidence.
I liked the small business being able to purchase equipment up to $20.000 and claim it back 100% but how many small businesses have the cash to do tha now.. will they borrow?? It is a Labor stimulus package 
I know that my BIL has had to put off 11 of his 40 staff, for the first time in 25 years
@debra9275 wrote:I thought everything Alan Kohler said was right on the ball , it was talking down the economy last year that has destroyed confidence.
I liked the small business being able to purchase equipment up to $20.000 and claim it back 100% but how many small businesses have the cash to do tha now.. will they borrow?? It is a Labor stimulus package
I know that my BIL has had to put off 11 of his 40 staff, for the first time in 25 years. That's the reality, sadly.
Confined to businesses with annual turnover of less than $2m and not incorporated. I don't know why the Govt think that is going to boost the economy.. a small business isn't likely to double their small staff numbers, just because of these new measures.
Yes, can't see small businesses having the spare cash to continually go out buying items for (up to) $20,000.
There is also the risk of small business owners buying things that aren't actually used in their business and claiming on them.
