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    Struggling to make ends meet? Upcoming Centrelink boost still not enough for Aussies

    Condolences to you. If it was an error that C/Link has made and you are in financial crises as most are that are on c/link payments - then i would make contact with your local MP or the community Law centre in your state for advice & assistance...
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    Struggling to make ends meet? Upcoming Centrelink boost still not enough for Aussies

    That is quite rude, calling anyone illiterate is an insult. i am sure everyone is grateful to be living in this great country of ours, & maybe being assisted by public housing & a c/link payment, the pension is still not enough to cover all...
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    Centrelink or luxury link? Unravelling the mystery of unemployed man’s million-dollar haul

    My lord plse seek the advice of the local MP or the Ombudsman in your Area - after reading what you have written - i am wondering why their are so many issues in being granted a DSP payment as both people have legitimate health related issues...
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    Mashed Potato Salad

    I haven't had "mashed potato salad* - looks good!
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    New Centrelink bonus scheme to boost wallets by $4,000

    Have you looked at carers payment, not pension, but payment - not sure if this applys - does not hurt to make an enquiry - if you can work p.time, but cannot due to constant care of your spouse.
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    Not even worth the reply to mylittletibbies!
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    Don't be sorry for your name calling - thinking that you can just say it! i am certainly not ignorant, i do not lack the awareness, & gained knowledge from growing up in the 70"s - it is not all about You - you could cease the name calling as...
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    You are not the only one that has had a not so easy life with a lot of traumatic experiences - so why don't You Get Real - this was not about our stories as many of you have written and then write as if the rest of us have no idea about...
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    Centrelink do advise that they can make informed decisions & that it can be looked at as a case by case matter! I agree with your common sense approach - i would also try the ombudsman.
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    That is grt if she is being offered jobseeker, i hope she is also being offered a 3 month exemption, to not have to look for work, whilst she seeks the help she needs to go thru her grieving - we are not all the same when it comes to personal...
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    And very well said to you Ingot with the truth of the matter that needs to involve the heart as well as the head. Your common sense approach and medical experience is exactly spot on. I myself have worked in a hospital in the area of MH and a...
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    Been there done what! It is the govt that needs to help - if not in the beginning of the crises and trauma then it becomes long term which in turn will cost the govt in the health system and in the long term cost of centrelink benefits whilst the...
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    No we pay the ones who need the help for a certain amount of time, the ones that are in a financial crises, & not able to return to work for a certain period of time due to personal trauma, the ones who have also paid taxes whilst they where working.
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    Pardon my ignorance - wasn't it women who wanted the change in the 70's! just so that pple are aware i am a female person that has lived thru the 70's & i feel that this woman needs financial help - she is in crises and is going thru...
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    Are you for Real! - have some understanding - you sound just like the criteria that c/link have in place, not forgetting that she was one week out of being eligible - what sort of stupid rule is this that c/link have put in place. Weeks and weight...
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    One-pot garlic chicken

    I love the one pot wonders too! And Garlic chicken is a favourite - but this sounds and looks amazing! thankyou Suzanne:-)
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    Old Fashioned Cream Buns

    And it looks extremely delicious - can't find those ones in a cake shop! Yummo and thankyou:_)
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    Are you ready for a bigger pension? Here's how millions are getting their boost

    Thankyou for your reply - sounds like a good idea for pple to at least have their names on the books if they have that system in WA:_)
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