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A question if I may, Julia? Are you against the idea of rolling back the franking credit scheme or are you against the way it was swept under the rug during the announcement?
They have been shamefully reluctant to reveal the inclusion of loss of franking credits, and up until just the last couple of days tried to convey the impression the scheme will be fully funded by big business.
The scheme's a complete dog, and it now has fleas imo because of their underhandedness in not being open about how it's funded.
Employment Relations Minister Bill Shorten defended Mr Rudd's character, saying he believed the Prime Minister had changed. "I have no doubt that not only is Kevin Rudd a more consultative person, but he is the right leader for these times," he said.
A RETIRED air vice-marshal has accused Kevin Rudd of "bully standover tactics" and a make-up artist has declared he was rude as she prepared him for the people's forum debate, reviving questions about the Prime Minister's character that emerged in his first stint in the role.
Air Vice-Marshal Peter Criss revealed Mr Rudd had warned him in a private meeting that funding for veterans would be at risk if he "bagged" the Labor government. He accused Mr Rudd of using "classic bully standover tactics" and threatening veterans with getting nothing if they criticised Labor's military superannuation indexation policy.
Another Brisbane-based make-up artist, Abigael Johnston, who has worked for the Nine Network, had posted on Ms Fontana's wall about a "similar experience" with Mr Rudd, noting John Howard and Peter Costello were "gentlemen". "The other, I could not even face book (sic) how he treated the crew. Just abhorrent!" she wrote.
What's your attitude to franking credits McLovin? Bit unfair to ask Julia without providing your own view.
I think it has generally served us well. I would prefer them to take the money from the property sector. Say limited negative gearing unless it is a new property. This would help the economy and would serve a good purpose in increasing housing supply.
How would a change in franking credits effects shares like TLS ?
You simply pay more tax on the dividend.............hang on is that just another great big tax?
PPL scheme isn't what we need and I don't know that it actually buys votes I dont think Abbott needs it.
IFocus, if you are talking about education, we had protests here in the city about the cuts to Universities, where do the teachers come from? They seem to rob Peter to pay Paul.
The sooner Rudd is out the better, and the last debate speaks volumes. If thats how he is in a room full of people, I hate to even think how he is behind closed doors, no wonder everyone refuses to work with him.
Abbott couldnt get a word in even if he tried at the debate as Rudd loves the sound of his own voice and nothing was said that was worth listening to.
If they cant work out the direction in six years then out.
Everything that he says he did was Gillards doing not his, he has done nothing.
Given the Coalition are going to win then there needs to be a bit more scrutiny on their proposed actions when in government rather than just be waved through by the Murdoch press.
Why? If the public doesn't like "their proposed actions" it won't vote them in. But then again they have no choice, do they?
Both. Plus I'm opposed to the Abbott PPL itself. Labor's scheme is reasonable, not excessive, and imo one of the things they have got right. That's if you must have any sort of scheme. I'd prefer to see it all junked: no baby bonus, no parental leave, minimal subsidy of child care. I don't see the having or raising of children to be the responsibility of the State, but reluctantly acknowledge that it is a reality.A question if I may, Julia? Are you against the idea of rolling back the franking credit scheme or are you against the way it was swept under the rug during the announcement?
I'm happy to respond, but agree that I'd like to know your own view also McLovin.What's your attitude to franking credits McLovin? Bit unfair to ask Julia without providing your own view.
I think it has generally served us well. I would prefer them to take the money from the property sector. Say limited negative gearing unless it is a new property. This would help the economy and would serve a good purpose in increasing housing supply.
+1This is an ideal opportunity to get stuck into negative gearing on residential property, would have a twofold benefit. residential property would come down in price mainly at the lower end, for new homebuyers and the Govt would have a source of revenue.
How would a change in franking credits effects shares like TLS ?
I don't think it will necessarily affect the SP. Just mean a little more tax paid for those paying tax, and a slight reduction in cash credit for those who do not.So share price declines.
So with biillions in debt, and more billions yet to come, our Dear Leaders have decided with great benevolence to bestow upon the Mighty Broncos further largess. Interesting to see Abbott has promised 5M, 2M more than Rudd, possibly to help pay repay the Imperial Murdoch forces for all their help during the circus performance.
Maybe it's fitting that in these times or self entitlement, the Govt is helping to keep the masses entertained, at least for a while longer.
Vale the fiscal conservative who follows through on their beliefs.
Well, they have taken a leaf out of the Book Of Roman Politix - give the hoi poloi more spectacle, arenas, gladiators... yeah, that's what I want....KRudd v TAbbott in a to-the-death gladiatorial contest. Bet THAT would bust the ratings meters... :samurai:
5M to fund the Thunder Dome.
Still $1.08/$7.50 in favour of the Coalition but handicap is now 19.5.Now $1.08/$7.50 with the handicap at 18.5.
The claim: Kevin Rudd says when Tony Abbott was health minister he cut $1 billion from the public hospitals budget of Australia.
The verdict: Mr Abbott was not responsible for the $1 billion reduction in public hospital funding between 2003 and 2008.
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