Why are we blaming Hockey and Abott?

[the_bob_delusion]

Obviously the money has got to come from somewhere. Where do you want to take it from???

[izabsmiling]

Earlier on there is a post about Sen Nigel Scullion flying business class recently.They should all fly economy imo.

Did they cut out all the Gold passes ?

COMMENT BELOW: Can a life gold travel pass for former MPs be justified?

The pass hasn’t been available to those who entered or re-entered Parliament after March 2012.

But senior members of the Coalition will be in line for one when they retire or are voted out, though with a reduced quota of 10 domestic return trips with a family member a year.

Senator Madigan is also calling on MPs to fly economy when travelling domestically.

MPs currently receive business class travel for electoral and official business, and can bring along a spouse as well.

Senator Madigan said that before the Government looked to slash funds from those in society who needed it most, it should ensure the money it was spending was being used for “the greatest possible benefit”.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said politicians will help in the Budget repair job and feel some pain.

http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/xenaphon-former-mps-reap-gold-pass-travel-as-budget-will-hit-...

[crystal**flake]

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@izabsmiling wrote:

Crystal do you know and understand what our Governments Human Rights obligations are ?

We don't pay taxes to see Australian's starve while our Government gives charity to mega Corporations 

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Its not the only reason we pay taxes.  No one is going to starve if they are wise what they spend our taxes on.

[cherry*135]

Prince William flys economy long haul. The Queen says it is not good to be seen spending money excessively when times are tough for your citizens.

[crystal**flake]

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@am*3 wrote:

I can't believe you wrote that. Govt benefits are intended to cover basic necessities ( food, electricity & a roof over ones head). That is what people on benefits are struggling to pay now, cut their pension by 10-18% what do they cut out??????

If you think a person can live a 'livestyle' on $250 a week (Newstart/dole) please tell us how.

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Well some do don't they?  Thats why they are complaining now, cause its not going to so easy to get?

[izabsmiling]

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@crystal**flake wrote:

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@izabsmiling wrote:

Crystal do you know and understand what our Governments Human Rights obligations are ?

We don't pay taxes to see Australian's starve while our Government gives charity to mega Corporations 

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Its not the only reason we pay taxes.  No one is going to starve if they are wise what they spend our taxes on.

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please tell me how it is that you think people survive on NOTHING for 6 months ?

do you think Australia is a 3rd world country ? do you want it to be one ?

[crystal**flake]

Iza, there are jobs out there if you really need one.

[nevynreally]

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@izabsmiling wrote:

Earlier on there is a post about Sen Nigel Scullion flying business class recently.They should all fly economy imo.

Did they cut out all the Gold passes ?

COMMENT BELOW: Can a life gold travel pass for former MPs be justified?

The pass hasn’t been available to those who entered or re-entered Parliament after March 2012.

But senior members of the Coalition will be in line for one when they retire or are voted out, though with a reduced quota of 10 domestic return trips with a family member a year.

Senator Madigan is also calling on MPs to fly economy when travelling domestically.

MPs currently receive business class travel for electoral and official business, and can bring along a spouse as well.

Senator Madigan said that before the Government looked to slash funds from those in society who needed it most, it should ensure the money it was spending was being used for “the greatest possible benefit”.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said politicians will help in the Budget repair job and feel some pain.

http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/xenaphon-former-mps-reap-gold-pass-travel-as-budget-will-hit-...

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Honey, Labor Pollies get that too. Why didn't they do anything about it? For the working class?

[izabsmiling]

I think you must be having a giggle here Crystal ..you can't really be serious ?

[cherry*135]

I don't think some understand how a person/family on a Govt benefit or a low pensions has to stretch a meagre income to try & cove the costs of basic needs now, let alone with the new changes.

$250 a week!! ( plus meagre rent assistance, if eligible, plus for people with children,Family Tax benefit if eligble  - which is going to be reduced)

[crystal**flake]

Iza I am.

I never understand the family a and b stuff either.

People add to their family relying on it and put it towards an income, that astounds me,  Its not an income.