Life is much better under Labor after all, says study

[***super_nova***]

The Gillard government oversaw the smallest increase in cost of living of any Australian government for at least 25 years despite the introduction of the carbon tax, a new study has found.

Moreover, Australian households have seen real incomes - disposable income minus cost of living increases - rise 15 per cent since just after Labor took office, giving the average household a $5324 a year boost, or $102 a week.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/life-is-much-better-under-labor-after-a...

[freddie*rooster]

At last an honest assesment of the real truth, we don't realize how lucky we are in this wonderful country.

[catsnknots]

lol.. it might be better for those that have a mortgage or live in the city... 

But

Come and live out my way for a while... see the minimum 6000 people that lost their jobs this past 12 months directly related to ALP policy decisions.

Come and talk to those business owners that still live in those mining towns that are trying not to go bankrupt after half the town have moved out and the mines have stopped spending. 

Come and see the people that are retired and live on their savings and they have record low interest rates. 

Come and speak to farmers that irrigate YOUR food and ask them about the $4000 quarterly electricity bill thanks to the carbon tax. 

Come and speak to the locals that can't get a job because of a slow economy because people  are not spending. 

Sorry but I live my reality... I don't need a university in Canberra to tell me that we have never had it so good......

come and live in my shoes and then tell me that I have never had it so good.

Come and live in the shoes of my child that can't get a job without moving into a big city where he has no support and will pay higher bills that he won't be able to afford on a teenagers wage. 

come and speak to someone outside of the city limits. 

[izabsmiling]

yes Cat and I am sure that most would also acknowledge that there are areas of Australia still recovering from natural disasters 

Small businesses key to flood recovery

APN Newsdesk

 
•  28th Aug 2013 5:00 PM

 

SMALL business is an essential part of any regional town's recovery from floods and fires, a major research project has revealed.

The final report of the Regional Australia Institute's analysis of four community's recovery was released on Wednesday.

It assessed the recovery of Emerald and Cardwell from floods and cyclones, as well as two other towns ravaged by fires several years ago.

The study showed the key part of long-term recovery was a resilient small business sector, which also helped the emotional recovery of residents.

However, it found a "lack of funding for small business recovery" reflected a lack of appreciation for the sector, particularly in small towns relying on local jobs.

It also found those towns with a more diverse economic base and better pay rates had a better recovery overall.

"The distinctions drawn between community recovery and business recovery, and the seeming lack of focus on business recovery miss the vitally important link between the two areas," the report reads.

"Community recovery will not occur without business recovery.

"In the absence of an adapted and functioning economy, a disaster impacted region will remain in a state of post-disaster dysfunction."

The study also identified the key role local councils play in disaster recovery, and the need for councils to work with the community to prepare for, and recover from disasters.

http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/small-businesses-key-flood-recovery/2001189/

[***super_nova***]

Your reality will get lot worse under LNP government; even the very conservative Economist Magazine agrees.  not to mention how climate change will affect the rural sector

[freddie*rooster]

So now the Labor Government caused the QLD floods.

[debra9275]

I think we're doing OK,

manufacturing in Victoria is a problem, largely due to our high dollar and cheaper manufacturing from OS (not the ALP's fault). but we still have our AAA rating

[izabsmiling]

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@freddie*rooster wrote:

So now the Labor Government caused the QLD floods.

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no..nor none of the natural disasters which have occured over the term of the Labor Government.

Sometimes I think people recognise the damage and the need in their areas when it suits them ...what is odd imo is doing that at the same time as making our budget such a big focus.Helping costs money and even then there will be a 'recovery time' in areas affected natural disasters.

[freakiness]

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@catmad*2013 wrote:

Come and speak to farmers that irrigate YOUR food and ask them about the $4000 quarterly electricity bill thanks to the carbon tax. 

come and live in my shoes and then tell me that I have never had it so good.

Come and live in the shoes of my child that can't get a job without moving into a big city where he has no support and will pay higher bills that he won't be able to afford on a teenagers wage. 

come and speak to someone outside of the city limits. 

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I am outside the city limits, as are others here.

Please find some proof of the electricity accounts increasing by $4000 in the past year.

Haven't you become employed after being unemployed?

This Gov. did not create youth unemployment. It was worse when I was young. My daughters did move away for school and work. One returned and went farming.

[kengillard]

Going Without: Financial Hardship in Australia

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Other Publication

• Published: August 2012
• Authors: Ben Phillips and Binod Nepal
• Research Area: Tax and Welfare Policy, Poverty and Inequality and Income, Wealth and Housing
• Model: STINMOD
• Keywords: Financial Hardship, Financial Stress, NewStart Allowance, poverty and Youth Allowance

ABSTRACT

This report details the financial position of Australian households using the latest ABS Survey of Income and Housing and other data sources. The report places emphasis on the financial position of households where the main source of income is the New Start Allowance and job-seeker Youth Allowance Payments. The report finds that these households experience much greater rates of poverty and financial stress than other household types. This report was commissioned by the Major Church Providers – Anglicare Australia, UnitingCare Australia, The Salvation Army and Catholic Social Services Australia.