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[farmerge]

This could get very ugly for Labor IMO, 400,000 migrants is beyond the joke, by any measure.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...-000-to-arrive-this-year-20230428-p5d437.html

That many migrants would tent cities be popping up to house them, sure as eggs there aren't enough houses, units, flats etc available.
I suppose I could make the 4x1 empty house at the farm available.
Three lots in shifts of 8 hourse that would be $1500 a week and I would would throw in free water and power. sight seeing around the farm would be an extra..

 

[SirRumpole]

This could get very ugly for Labor IMO, 400,000 migrants is beyond the joke, by any measure.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...-000-to-arrive-this-year-20230428-p5d437.html

Especially when their housing policy is so weak, it doesn't even address the current population issues, never mind what will happen after the next influx.

If they want to increase the population they should do it at a much slower rate and let the infrastructure catch up first.

 

[farmerge]

Especially when their housing policy is so weak, it doesn't even address the current population issues, never mind what will happen after the next influx.

If they want to increase the population they should do it at a much slower rate and let the infrastructure catch up first.

Good evening Sir R. How long would it take the bum polishers to get things moving, Years I reckon, especially the way the building industry is crumbling at the moment.

 

[Smurf1976]

This could get very ugly for Labor IMO, 400,000 migrants is beyond the joke, by any measure.

There's been a few things in my own life where, in hindsight, I can pinpoint exactly when the bell rang to signal the turning point be it good or bad.

My reading of the tea leaves - the present government just had that moment.

A government that's worried about the Voice and that's looking to ramp up immigration meanwhile there's already a crisis with housing and not far short of one with health and various forms of infrastructure. I foresee real anger arising from this at some point.

 

[Knobby22]

All true, but I wonder if Thatcher's shutting down the coal industry was based on an ideological hatred of unions rather than any environmental reason.

The coal Unions busted the previous Labor government and they were planning to break her...but she was ready, stockpiling coal and preparing .. and when they attacked she destroyed them. Read her book, I am a bit of a fan.
(sorry for thread drift).

 

[Belli]

All true, but I wonder if Thatcher's shutting down the coal industry was based on an ideological hatred of unions rather than any environmental reason.

Possibly one aspect. However, she did graduate with a degree in Industrial Chemistry and was familiar with the science surrounding climate change (read her speeches to the UN, Royal Society and World Climate Conference in the late 80's early 90's.). She once boated she was the only scientist in her Government at the time.

 

[Belli]

She once boated she was the only scientist in her Government at the time.

I do dislike auto-correct sometimes. For "boated" read "boasted" and all shall become clear.

 

[SirRumpole]

I do dislike auto-correct sometimes. For "boated" read "boasted" and all shall become clear.

We saw what you wrote but we knew what you meant.

 

[sptrawler]

The Government getting on with business, as only labor can.

NDIS changes tipped to save $57 billion over a decade

While federal spending on the NDIS is forecast to grow by up to 14 per cent over the next few years, the government is aiming to bring that rate down to 8 per cent in subsequent years.

www.smh.com.au

A tough new spending target will save billions of dollars on the National Disability Insurance Scheme by increasing the scrutiny of service providers and preventing the annual cost rising to $97 billion within a decade.
The new measures will cost $720 million over the next four years and will beef up the peak agency that oversees the providers and is charged with making the scheme more efficient.

'People with disability got taken out with the Friday afternoon trash': Advocates in shock over NDIS 'growth target'

Disability advocates have reacted furiously to the government's move to rein in spending on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, after it unveiled a plan that could save the budget $50 billion over the next decade.

www.abc.net.au

 

[sptrawler]

Just my broad observation but the way it's looking to me, the present federal government has finally brought the 1980's to an end.

The 1980's yes. An extremely persistent period in time both politically and culturally that has until now refused to die. It's influence being defined not so much by the chronological dates but, in practice, the period ~1982-83 to 2022-23 basically has been all very similar. Let's call it The NeverEnding Story - that's a 1980's movie for anyone who didn't get the reference.

Politically well I'm seeing Labor's bust up with Keating as symbolic there and much the same could be said for Bob Brown's bust up with the Australian Conservation Foundation. Others are finally moving on, leaving those 1980's icons and anyone else who refuses to change behind.

Just my observation but I think we're living through a major paradigm shift right at this very moment, one that'll dominate the next 30+ years realistically.

Economic rationalism. China. Globalisation. No dams, mills or other development anywhere near anyone. "There is no such thing as society". All looking rather dated at this point and that others are, finally, moving on and leaving that behind. There seems to be a lot of issues now where there's at least some rumblings that what's prevailed for the past four decades has reached it's end.

Just an observation.

Raising the wages for migrant workers to $70,000 and recognising Indian qualifications, is a game changer IMO, I'm looking forward to seeing the jobs landscape in three years and people worry about free trade agreements.
It is a momentous moment in Australian history IMO, we did need a change of Government to bring about these changes, now we just have to watch the cause and effect.

https://www.education.gov.au/international-education-engagement/announcements/ministers-sign-mechanism-mutual-recognition-qualifications-between-australia-and-india

Australia and India’s Education Ministers have signed the first ever Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications between Australia and India, in New Delhi on 2 March 2023.
The purpose of the mechanism is recognition of school, VET and higher education qualifications to facilitate access to higher education and general employment.
The mechanism will support further cooperation, mobility and linkages between students, researchers, academics, and institutions in both Australia and India.

 

[farmerge]

The Government getting on with business.

NDIS changes tipped to save $57 billion over a decade

While federal spending on the NDIS is forecast to grow by up to 14 per cent over the next few years, the government is aiming to bring that rate down to 8 per cent in subsequent years.

www.smh.com.au

A tough new spending target will save billions of dollars on the National Disability Insurance Scheme by increasing the scrutiny of service providers and preventing the annual cost rising to $97 billion within a decade.
The new measures will cost $720 million over the next four years and will beef up the peak agency that oversees the providers and is charged with making the scheme more efficient.

Good morning Sir R and about time for it to happen.
Also I am believer in means testing the recipients of NDA.
I have a sister-in-law who recieves NDA. She and my brother have a many millions in various bank accounts but are able to get all the financial help without touching their own.

 

[SirRumpole]

Also I am believer in means testing the recipients of NDA.

Yes, that would be a good measure.

 

[farmerge]

Yes, that would be a good measure.

Mega millions wasted because a GP or someone says you are able to receive it.

 

[sptrawler]

I wonder when the Govt will accept they made a mistake and re introduce the welfare card, to curb the drinking issue that is developing since the card was stopped?

Cask wine sale ban imposed in Adelaide's CBD to curb anti-social behaviour

A trial ban on takeaway cask wine sales at Adelaide CBD liquor outlets is being closely monitored by authorities including police and the state government, with authorities to meet this week to determine if it remains in place.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SirRumpole]

I wonder when the Govt will accept they made a mistake and re introduce the welfare card, to curb the drinking issue that is developing since the card was stopped?

Cask wine sale ban imposed in Adelaide's CBD to curb anti-social behaviour

A trial ban on takeaway cask wine sales at Adelaide CBD liquor outlets is being closely monitored by authorities including police and the state government, with authorities to meet this week to determine if it remains in place.

www.abc.net.au

I think we should all convert to Islam.

 

[Smurf1976]

I wonder when the Govt will accept they made a mistake and re introduce the welfare card, to curb the drinking issue that is developing since the card was stopped?

The missing piece of the story is that those involved are readily identifiable based on appearance.

 

[sptrawler]

The missing piece of the story is that those involved are readily identifiable based on appearance.

Yes I recently spent 4 days in Adelaide and there is certainly a vocal, uninhibited sector, well represented in the city CBD.

 

[wayneL]

You lot are speaking in tongues. What exactly are you guys saying?

 

[mullokintyre]

You lot are speaking in tongues. What exactly are you guys saying?

They are all part of a secret cabal planning to take over the world.
Mick

 

[sptrawler]

What's going on in NSW @SirRumpole , I thought Labor was anti privatisation? It sounds like they are using the "it isn't our fault, the last Govt did it excuse", it never stopped Dan Andrews ripping up past agreements.
Hopefully they don't go down the privatisation track, I'm yet to see it work.

Bus privatisation under the spotlight as delays and driver shortages worsen

The former head of the state’s bus operations will lead a taskforce to examine the privatisation of the city’s network.

www.smh.com.au

The former head of the state’s bus network will lead a high-powered taskforce to examine the privatisation of the city’s bus services amid chronic delays and driver shortages.
Former chief executive of State Transit John Lee, who has also headed up private bus companies, has been appointed to lead the taskforce which was a key public transport election commitment.

Plans for a major shake-up of bus services across Sydney have been cast into doubt after it emerged that the former Coalition government signed several deals with private bus companies worth $4.8 billion just before the NSW election, locking the state into long-term contracts.

The taskforce will look at the equity of bus operations across the community and review routes region by region, as well as service delivery, including transparency and accountability of contracts.

It will also investigate infrastructure and technology to support the effective delivery of bus services, including the transition to clean energy, and any necessary legislative changes.
The establishment of the taskforce follows a parliamentary committee recommending late last year that the government consider putting privately operated bus networks back into public hands.
However, the new long-term contracts will make any substantive change difficult because the government will likely be exposed to break fees if deals are altered.
Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said Labor promised voters that it would deal with the consequences of the “former Liberal government’s failed bus privatisation agenda”.

“Passengers have had enough of service cancellations and routes being cut. They expect better bus services, and we need to do better,” Haylen said.