The Albanese government

[moXJO]

200k is just skilled migration as well isn't it?
I think the actual migration figures are something like 300k+?

 

[sptrawler]

200k is just skilled migration as well isn't it?
I think the actual migration figures are something like 300k+?

I would think so, they will be bringing family members with them one would think, so the number of working age who would want employment may well exceed 200k.

 

[sptrawler]

Like I said we had to have a change of Government on so many fronts, it looks as though waste is being cut.
Has to be done, but only some can do it.

Eight disability employment services are to be shut down, as sector faces overhaul

Eight providers of disability employment services are set to be effectively shut down by the federal government, as part of wide-ranging overhaul of the sector.

www.abc.net.au

Eight providers of disability employment services are set to be effectively shut down by the federal government as part of wide-ranging overhaul of the sector.
From today, 52 of the 104 DES providers nationally will begin to be contacted and informed that some or all of their services will end due to poor performance.

While most will be able to continue offering some services, eight will lose funding for all of their services.

 

[SirRumpole]

Like I said we had to have a change of Government on so many fronts, it looks as though waste is being cut.
Has to be done, but only some can do it.

Eight disability employment services are to be shut down, as sector faces overhaul

Eight providers of disability employment services are set to be effectively shut down by the federal government, as part of wide-ranging overhaul of the sector.

www.abc.net.au

Eight providers of disability employment services are set to be effectively shut down by the federal government as part of wide-ranging overhaul of the sector.
From today, 52 of the 104 DES providers nationally will begin to be contacted and informed that some or all of their services will end due to poor performance.

While most will be able to continue offering some services, eight will lose funding for all of their services.

At least it shows that someone is monitoring results and is prepared to pay on performance.

Maybe the last government just paid the invoices and didn't enquire too much about effectiveness.

 

[sptrawler]

At least it shows that someone is monitoring results and is prepared to pay on performance.

Maybe the last government just paid the invoices and didn't enquire too much about effectiveness.

No the review was started by the previous Government, there would be hell to pay if they said they were closing down a load of disability providers, but I have no doubt they need closing down.

 

[qldfrog]

Hey a positive headline for Australia..nearly feeling like sending my resume

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/radical-plan-to-build-killer-robotoc-submarines-in-sydney-australia/news-story/cc52ba55d0b47c678251e4995c3df0cd

 

[sptrawler]

IMO, this will be the biggest challenge the Govt takes on, once this ball gets rolling, it will gather pace and size at a rate that I hope the Government can keep control off.
IMO it will either be a fantastic achievement, or a pink batt disaster, should be interesting to watch it unfold.
It is one thing changing electrical generators over to renewables, they can absorb some of the costs.
It is quite another getting people out of their cars into a new one and having the infrastructure to support the uptake.

Australian Government to open gates for more affordable electric cars, petrol and diesel car emissions targets

The Australian Government has indicated plans to grow the range of affordable electric cars available, with a national electric-car strategy.

www.drive.com.au

 

[Smurf1976]

IMO, this will be the biggest challenge the Govt takes on, once this ball gets rolling, it will gather pace and size at a rate that I hope the Government can keep control off.
IMO it will either be a fantastic achievement, or a pink batt disaster, should be interesting to watch it unfold.

The one thing I don't like about it is this lie:

Federal Minister of Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, told reporters and industry figures in Canberra today Australia is the only country in the OECD – a group of 38 major world nations – other than Russia not to currently have, or plan to introduce vehicle emissions standards.

We've had emissions standards on cars since the 1970's. Perhaps not the standards Chris Bowen wants, but standards as such nonetheless so it's dishonest to say there are none at all.

 

[sptrawler]

The line that sums up what worries me perfectly, is the last line:
Australia’s vehicle emissions standard needs to be realistic, achievable, and should not unduly punish consumers or motorists who cannot afford the transition."

The problem I see is, it has already been stated by the vehicle manufacturers, that it will be difficult and with some cars impossible to attain Euro 7 and if they can the cars will be expensive due to R&D etc.
The most likely outcome IMO will be that the legacy manufacturers in 2030 will say we can't achieve it, so are no longer producing them.
That has two benefits for them, it gives them eight years to ramp up E.V production and two it gives them a definitive time they have to make ICE parts, as in most countries they have to supply parts for 10 years.

Euro 7 regulations will effectively "ban" internal combustion engines by 2030, industry lobby claims

The end of internal combustion engine manufacturing could come sooner than previously thought, if claims from the ACEA are to be believed.

www.drive.com.au

Meanwhile for the next eight years I think it will add a hell of lot of cost to buying or owning a motor vehicle, as the manufacturers keep raising the entry price, in the name of emission standards, not everyone may be able to afford it but still require a car.
Do we end up like the U.S? Smog testing for rego/insurance? Time will tell.
Or is it NBN Mk2, where the taxpayer funds the legacy businesses, to transition from old technology to new technology?

 

[wayneL]

EV just can't be achieved at the scale required and ICE shivved in the liver by Greenie loons.

I may just start breeding Clydesdales and making buggies...

 

[mullokintyre]

EV just can't be achieved at the scale required and ICE shivved in the liver by Greenie loons.

I may just start breeding Clydesdales and making buggies...

Preferably Dune Buggies, but with batteries.
Mick

 

[sptrawler]

Preferably Dune Buggies, but with batteries.
Mick

You will love this Mick, I was reading about it the other week, right up your street a legend returns.

Meyers Manx is Back as a Cool as Heck EV

In the 1960s, a Californian upstart called B. F. Meyers & Co launched the OG sports utility vehicle. The original Meyers Manx combined the practicalities of a VW with the go-anywhere capabilities of an off-road buggy and became an instant icon. Now, as with almost every SUV these days, it’s...

www.gizmodo.com.au

Better get back on thread, or I will be in trouble, yet again.

 

[qldfrog]

Preferably Dune Buggies, but with batteries.
Mick

I saw an old R&D movie on this: the future of Australia motor industry
Was called Mad Max..a whole serie if i remember ?

 

[sptrawler]

It's strange Albo isn't scrapping the tax cuts for high income earners, they were dead against them when they were initially suggested, I would have thought scrapping them would be popular with the majority.

Labor vows to keep stage 3 tax cuts for wealthy Australians

Tax relief for people earning between $45,000 and $200,000 is locked in for 2024, as Labor agrees to keep the final stage of the government's legislated tax cuts.

www.abc.net.au

The changes scrap the 37 per cent tax bracket for those earning above $120,000, making those earners the biggest winners from the cuts.

 

[SirRumpole]

It's strange Albo isn't scrapping the tax cuts for high income earners, they were dead against them when they were initially suggested, I would have thought scrapping them would be popular with the majority.

Labor vows to keep stage 3 tax cuts for wealthy Australians

Tax relief for people earning between $45,000 and $200,000 is locked in for 2024, as Labor agrees to keep the final stage of the government's legislated tax cuts.

www.abc.net.au

I think they may have gone a bit too far to ditch them now.

I hope they do ditch them, the financial reality is that they are un-affordable, but Labor apparently doesn't want to be tarred with the Socialist' brush.

It's a big test for Albo I reckon, do what is best for the country or be accused of breaking a promise.

The people most affected didn't vote for him anyway.

 

[sptrawler]

I think they may have gone a bit too far to ditch them now.

I hope they do ditch them, the financial reality is that they are un-affordable, but Labor apparently doesn't want to be tarred with the Socialist' brush.

It's a big test for Albo I reckon, do what is best for the country or be accused of breaking a promise.

The people most affected didn't vote for him anyway.

They are not due until 2024, so maybe on a wait and see public reaction, they can always change their mind if there is a backlash.

 

[frugal.rock]

This government is like a bad shopping trolley; you use it if it's all you got.

Greens and union's appear to be ruling the roost.

Am actually missing Scomo and Fries&burger a little...

 

[moXJO]

This government is like a bad shopping trolley; you use it if it's all you got.

Greens and union's appear to be ruling the roost.

Am actually missing Scomo and Fries&burger a little...

Yeah, turning into a slow mess.

 

[PZ99]

Heh heh... Not sure what the unions have done but given the revelations about thuggery over the election preselections from a party split 3 ways I think I can safely say those other folks aren't coming back anytime soon

 

[IFocus]

Actually I am missing the daily news conference (back ground of a hundred Australian flags) waving pamphlets and saying how good the Morrison Government is while doing nothing other than chest beating on how tough they are on China.

Still I can only hope this government can grow into this form some day who knows?