Aye, its a terrible case of reverse eugenics
I was amazed at how much one woman was getting from Center-link. I am obviously in the wrong profession. The money is obviously in getting knocked up repeatedly out of wedlock
What a world.
Aye, its a terrible case of reverse eugenicsEspecially if they have six or more children in which case their Centrelink benefit would be way more than many taxpaying Australians are taking home.
It's unfortunate that this so-called government are, well, still in government.
They are simply not worthy of further discussion in my view.
It's unfortunate that this so-called government are, well, still in government.
They are simply not worthy of further discussion in my view.
Have to agree with both above comments.I tend to agree, however they continue to come out with new and more ludicrous policy.
I sit here and keep saying to myself say nothing, then the urge to pay out on these fools just overpowers me.
Maybe I need to read other forums.
It's truly depressing. I'm making an effort to 'switch off' but not being very successful.
...It's truly depressing. I'm making an effort to 'switch off' but not being very successful.
I've noticed our resident lefties have become very quiet. Could it be that they are also trying to switch off - maybe it's impossible to defend these bizarre policies anymore?
ALP = Australian Liars Party
Do you mean splash??Made me chuckle a little while taking a slash....
Do you mean splash??
Apparently the group checking out the dodgy insulation will be moving on to dodgy set top box installations. If this can be done in a timely manner, they will ivestigate garage sales and car boot sales for G.S.T breaches. LOL. Only joking but I wouldn't put it past them.
This has to be the dumbest government ever.
Funnily enough IFocus,
I was reading today that the Australian Labor party have cranked up government debt 250% since the G.F.C. Where as crippled countries like Ireland and Iceland have only cranked it up 130%.
I've never been averse to giving the Gillard Government a bollocking, but today I must give them some sincere credit.
This week's Budget points to them reining in (at the top end of taxable income) the baby bonus and family tax benefits, which in my view were becoming excessive and inequitable.
In addition, while the efficiency of delivery of the Set Top Box program may be examined, the Gillard Govt deserves further credit for it's impulse to do something for pensioners.
(I said something positive about them...IF has probably just fainted, glass of water someone...)
I've never been averse to giving the Gillard Government a bollocking, but today I must give them some sincere credit.
This week's Budget points to them reining in (at the top end of taxable income) the baby bonus and family tax benefits, which in my view were becoming excessive and inequitable.
In addition, while the efficiency of delivery of the Set Top Box program may be examined, the Gillard Govt deserves further credit for it's impulse to do something for pensioners.
(I said something positive about them...IF has probably just fainted, glass of water someone...)
I agree with all of that Julia. I 've heard that the Dick Smith website quotes $98 delivery and setup for a High Def STB, which would retail in range $30-$70, so ~$150 to $200 would be about right, however I don't begrudge pensioners a new antenna and some coax cable if they need it, and that would cost more.....and would have preferred all pensioners to receive cash say $100 or $150, so those who have already bought new TV or whatever are not disadvantaged.
Re the budget, once again it's disappointing that there's no funding for dental care.
Many people, very much including pensioners, cannot afford to go to a dentist. The ramifications can be considerable. I actually support the Greens on this with their wish for a national Denticare scheme.
Agree about the slight reduction in top end welfare.
Still irritated about the waste re the set top box policy. Yes, by all means look after pensioners, but just be efficient about doing it. It should not be that hard!
I'm also concerned the scheme will be significantly rorted, and would have preferred all pensioners to receive cash say $100 or $150, so those who have already bought new TV or whatever are not disadvantaged.
Re the budget, once again it's disappointing that there's no funding for dental care.
Many people, very much including pensioners, cannot afford to go to a dentist. The ramifications can be considerable. I actually support the Greens on this with their wish for a national Denticare scheme.
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