Australian Federal Election - 2022

[moXJO]

It's better to be ambitious than the opposite though.
They are keeping it a bit under wraps to be a small target.

Absolutely.

Unless of course it's political ambition. You have to rake those sneaky rats over the coals.

 

[Knobby22]

Seat of Kooyong - Josh Frydenburg says Teal Independent Monique Ryan's Mum in law said to him that she is going to vote for Josh.

I want a television interview with the mother in law where she's says her daughter in law is not good enough for her son and a lousy cook.
It would make me laugh.

Monique Ryan criticises Josh Frydenberg for bringing family into campaign after mother-in-law quip

Kooyong independent Monique Ryan is accusing Josh Frydenberg of misquoting her mother-in-law, but the Treasurer says he remembers the interaction "word-for-word".

www.abc.net.au

 

[sptrawler]

I wouldn't go with the 40/60 on home loans.

I would try the first home buyers' grant (if it's still there) but not pay the grant until 1 or maybe 2 years after they bought the house. This avoids the further increase in prices by removing the buying power and more importantly provides relief against future rate rises.

The provision of raiding your super should be the same - only enable its use to offset higher future repayments rather than just paying it upfront

Nailed it.

 

[basilio]

Are you getting your Pound of Pork this election ?

As ScoMo and co get more and more desperate pork pie promises are being spread like pork chops across the electorates like Confederate currency.
But what is your bribe to subscribe ? Are you getting your fair share ? And how do you cash in the chips before they become yesterdays news ?

Check out the Pork O Meter. One stop shop of every pork pie in the land. Every party is well represented

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www.theguardian.com

 

[wayneL]

Thoughts on Labor's shared equity housing policy? It's something that's done elsewhere, particularly the UK, where it's been in effect for a number of years.

There are substantive differences between the proposed scheme here and the UK scheme, but some the issues are outlined in this link

What Is Shared Ownership? Is It Worth It?

What is shared ownership? How does shared ownership work? What are the pros and cons of shared ownership? We look at all the pitfalls to avoid.

hoa.org.uk

It also does not address the underlying problem of sky high house prices and may in fact exacerbate it.

 

[macca]

Thoughts on Labor's shared equity housing policy? It's something that's done elsewhere, particularly the UK, where it's been in effect for a number of years.

There are substantive differences between the proposed scheme here and the UK scheme, but some the issues are outlined in this link

What Is Shared Ownership? Is It Worth It?

What is shared ownership? How does shared ownership work? What are the pros and cons of shared ownership? We look at all the pitfalls to avoid.

hoa.org.uk

It also does not address the underlying problem of sky high house prices and may in fact exacerbate it.

Exactly, every time they "do something" it simply means that people can now borrow more $$ so house prices surge upward again.

The quickest way to stop the surge is no fancy new schemes and require a 15% unencumbered deposit on Investment Props and at least 5% deposit on owner occupier loans.

Of course, we also need to stop the flood of immigrants until the infrastructure in the cities is upgraded to handle them.

Covid did slow the flood of people, the only good thing to come from it I think

 

[Tisme]

I think Jason Claire might just put Labor over the line and win himself a succession ticket.

 

[wayneL]

I think Jason Claire might just put Labor over the line and win himself a succession ticket.

He's actually a pretty impressive politician and he's got good hair, a big plus for the women voters... but those ears!

(And that's just my way of commenting on how trivial politics has become)

 

[PZ99]

Albo had 3 years to get this right but it's abundantly clear he's throwing this election away either from laziness or ineptitude. It's really quite embarrassing to watch.

Anthony Albanese fails to outline his own NDIS policy

In another car-crash run-in with journalists on Thursday morning following his day-one campaign gaffe, the Labor leader could not outline his six-point plan on the NDIS.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Knobby22]

Albo had 3 years to get this right but it's abundantly clear he's throwing this election away either from laziness or ineptitude. It's really quite embarrassing to watch.

Anthony Albanese fails to outline his own NDIS policy

In another car-crash run-in with journalists on Thursday morning following his day-one campaign gaffe, the Labor leader could not outline his six-point plan on the NDIS.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Don't think anyone cares much to be honest. Everyone knows how they are voting. As soon as the election comes on TV they turn the channel.

Albo should have asked for the cheat sheet at the beginning. 6 points, too many for most human brains. I know at my work once I go above 4 points I bring the list with me.

Scomo has the advantage that he doesn't have to remember any detailed policies. Everything is pretty much is , as is and he hasn't really promised anything different if he gets elected.

 

[sptrawler]

Albo had 3 years to get this right but it's abundantly clear he's throwing this election away either from laziness or ineptitude. It's really quite embarrassing to watch.

Anthony Albanese fails to outline his own NDIS policy

In another car-crash run-in with journalists on Thursday morning following his day-one campaign gaffe, the Labor leader could not outline his six-point plan on the NDIS.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Thinking on his feet has never been his strong suit, hopefully he gets a relapse with covid, it's a shame but as you say the preparation isn't great, as the NDIS is a centre piece policy.

 

[moXJO]

Thinking on his feet has never been his strong suit, hopefully he gets a relapse with covid, it's a shame but as you say the preparation isn't great, as the NDIS is a centre piece policy.

One more gaffe from albo and Bill Shorten can finally break out his "I'm with Stupid"
T-shirt.

 

[PZ99]

"Our policy on the NDIS is to defend and fix the NDIS"

...Dow Jones falls 3%

 

[SirRumpole]

One more gaffe from albo and Bill Shorten can finally break out his "I'm with Stupid"
T-shirt.

I thought Albo did a good job on Q&A when allowed to speak by the host.

 

[sptrawler]

I thought Albo did a good job on Q&A when allowed to speak by the host.

My guess is Albo has more to worry about from his mates, than the electorate.
I think he will romp in the election, whether he can keep Shorten and the knife crew at bay, will be his main worry IMO.
He isn't performing well on the idiot box, but neither is Morrison apparently, so nothing much will change the average voter, I think they will still reckon it is still worth having a change of Govt.

 

[Knobby22]

My guess is Albo has more to worry about from his mates, than the electorate.
I think he will romp in the election, whether he can keep Shorten and the knife crew at bay, will be his main worry IMO.

Scomo has already knifed everyone he needed to from other factions. The effort to have only his people in NSW and make sure that the local supporters had no say was an impressive show of power.

 

[PZ99]

My guess is Albo has more to worry about from his mates, than the electorate.
I think he will romp in the election, whether he can keep Shorten and the knife crew at bay, will be his main worry IMO.
He isn't performing well on the idiot box, but neither is Morrison apparently, so nothing much will change the average voter, I think they will still reckon it is still worth having a change of Govt.

It's pretty bad isn't it ?

In this term us taxpayers have spent around $2.5m just on these 2 clowns only to get something inferior to a pack of primary school aged actors accurately reciting their lines for free. LOL

No wonder Turnbull's going for the independents. He might run as one himself as the indy PM

 

[wayneL]

Scomo has already knifed everyone he needed to from other factions. The effort to have only his people in NSW and make sure that the local supporters had no say was an impressive show of power.

It's put the punters off though, which will means it will all be for nought. Even Albo fluffing his lines can't bring them back.

 

[sptrawler]

No wonder Turnbull's going for the independents. He might run as one himself as the indy PM

Yes, IMO Turnbull and Rudd could start the narcissist party of Australia, if you vote for them, they send you a mounted photo.

 

[SirRumpole]

My guess is Albo has more to worry about from his mates, than the electorate.
I think he will romp in the election, whether he can keep Shorten and the knife crew at bay, will be his main worry IMO.
He isn't performing well on the idiot box, but neither is Morrison apparently, so nothing much will change the average voter, I think they will still reckon it is still worth having a change of Govt.

Its easier to remember your policies when you don't have any.