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Our treatment of those you refer to as refugees sits comfortably with the majority of people in this country. The tragedy of people drowning and losing their lives by starvation and violence on the way to Australia is something even Anthony Albanese apologised for. If anyone hates self entitlement try dealing with a resettled illegal immigrant, a teenager has nothing on the criminal element landing in this country of ours. Why does anyone want to criticize those who wish to voice their views on gay marriage via a plebiscite? Won't get the result you want because you know the majority are apalled by the prospect? The politicians don't care about views of people or the morality of the issues involved. Its just a points scoring excercise with the emotions and wishes of the people treated with contempt. For the record I want my say and a vote which will be a resounding NO. In Britain, here in Australia, in America and soon in France we're seeing a voter backlash against the left wing idealists who are pushing their destructive political agendas onto the majority. The world hasn't chaged so much. Unfortunately the misguided, the dishonest and the gulible are temporarily in positions of power and influence. |
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Problem is, I've tried to be fair and reasonable on several occasions and the responses and demands are bordering on the stupidly ridiculous. I've supported her and her family to the tune of much more than what the big number in your sig States (with paper trail as evidence) and she is living the high life since separation driving my car and living in the unit I bought her while I'm living like a begger. There are times that i haven't seen my daughter for a month - including father's day this year. Why? Because she can. Not a problem. She is doing this because she thinks I'm broke. That's fine, technically I am. And she knows this. But my family are rallying behind me and supporting in every way possible. I'm just doing what I have to do to give our daughter the best future possible and for me to continue my life with the dignity and respect I deserve. And you know what. If I try and fail it'sfar better than giving up and hating myself for not trying.
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Hope all ends well for you and your daughter YF...
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Family tax benefits and negative gearing.
Why are we giving handouts to people who are rich and have jobs? While the disabled and injured can no longer get access to sickness benefits.
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Dibber dobber sooks. Get graduations from kindy, and every subsequent grade at school. Pats on the back and achievement awards for being losers.
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Location: Sydney
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When I look what is now happening in America, I wish it could happen here.
Good capable Government !. Trump selects the "best" people for the Cabinet jobs, not some party hack or a "representative" person. The way it used to be in America prior to the last 8 "dark" years of decline. Unfortunately in Australia, if Labor gets in, you get corrupt incompetent union officials, affirmative action bimbo's, and the odd male dreamer. The Libs are not what they used to be, they are sinking down to Labors level fast. There are very few smart capable dedicated to Australia politicians anymore. Just imagine if we could get a Government who appoints a current major bank CEO as treasurer ! And a second one as Finance Minister. Or just beg Peter Costello to take the job ! A retired Army general as defense minister, The head of the best private school in Australia as Minister of Education. There are plenty of Legal professionals in both major parties, so the Attorney general should come from one of them. The Minister of Sport could come from the CEO of any of the major football codes. But no, we will get party hacks that have no in depth knowledge of their portfolios. That is why Australian living standards will keep falling.
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Who pays what? ATO names large companies that paid zero tax in 2014-15
The Australian Tax Office has named 670 large companies that paid no corporate tax in the 2014-15 financial year. I was going to copy and paste the list but it is way to big, check it out below: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-0...cy-ato/8106178 . |
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I heard an interesting podcast that basically spells out mostly why our country is heading down the gurgler , it pretty much is in line with my thoughts generally and probably a lot of what you guys think too i suspect .
One of the interesting facts mentioned in podcast was that our manufacturing in the 60s was at 22 % of the the countries gdp and it was now at 6 % .......and that imo is a disgraceful statistic , and testament to the direction our country has been steered down by the pack of dipsticks (all of them over the decades ) in Canberra . The podcast via the ABC radio on the ockams razor section you can listen too on your pc by hitting the download button and it will stream instantly , or if you have the abc app on your phone (mine is android , but iphone may do it too i guess ) . it goes roughly ten minutes and is well worth a listen imo. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/...ountry/7869268 |
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Hasn't Gonski added billions to state school funding? I'm sure public schools are not 'struggling'...
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So no real direction for Food, water, security, health
No real leader able to stay longer then a few years = ineffective and waste of tax payers money. Speaking of tax payers money, as Sioso above says/shows. 670 /1900 top companies paid No tax. Not even Australia post - a not for profit organisation with a $4m CEO.... Australian's paying tax are reducing in numbers , I've heard only 50% of Australian's pay tax compared to NZ - 65% although ATO data below doesn't say this. https://www.ato.gov.au/About-ATO/Res...3--100-people/ At any rate, the number that pay are decreasing quickly. What is replacing manufacturing that is leaving for low cost countries? How sustainable is that? Will the few that are left be asking to pay more? Politicians will focus on individuals (easier to target then multinationals with their professional lobbying, and ability to tie up the legal system for years, costing big $$$) Last edited by 383hq; 15-12-2016 at 08:21 AM. |
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The public system has been bled for years and at the same time funding of private schools has increased. Yes the public system is struggling, why are tax $ thrown at the private system which should support itself?
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No republic or flag change yet.
Please no American style system.... stay like Europe. |
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That said, people whining about the state of public school funding are simply buying into teaching union lies, that teacher remuneration is the biggest factor in why their kids are doing poorly in school. The reality is that state education departments are endlessly messing with curricula, teaching methods, and increasing reporting requirements. The administrative load on teachers has become unreasonable, and they have no real rights to maintain order in their classes any more. The solution isnt to throw more money at the problem, its to acknowledge that the problem is the system itself. |
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Let us be thankful the people of our nation aren't this stupid:
http://edition.cnn.com/2018/01/17/he...rol/index.html
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We need more Ricky Muir's (everyday people rather than career politicians) making decisions at both a state and federal level.
Can't say I'm at all impressed by SA's latest state party taking on board a bunch of mayors and local government politicians as candidates! |
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