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    Prepare your wallets: Here are several changes in the new financial year

    Virtually zero for peole on pensions. Most of the so called benefits do not apply to folks on pensions. Sure the $300 does and the quarterly indexation but no ‘real’ increase in support. Tax relief?? For those in pensions? Really?
  2. J

    Massive Medicare overhaul proposal could drain taxpayers $12 billion—is it worth it?

    Personally, I think it is needed and long overdue. I like the means tested model best. It sounds fair and a progressive approach.
  3. J

    Financial relief is coming: Centrelink announces cost-of-living increase for JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and Partnered Parenting Payment

    I’m pleased for those recipients but as an aged pensioner, I would certainly me pleased to see some kind of increase in the age pension as costs have gone up substantially over the last year or so.
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    Revealed: The sneaky way cabin crew get 'revenge' on rude passengers

    I think the other comments reflect my position. As to where your tongue is? I leave that for you to work out. My comments stand. Anyone in the ‘people business’ has to be prepared to deal with difficult customers/clients/patients and respond in a professional manner. I’m sure the staff...
  5. J

    Revealed: The sneaky way cabin crew get 'revenge' on rude passengers

    Walked a mile in far more difficult shoes than theirs, of that, I’m sure.
  6. J

    Revealed: The sneaky way cabin crew get 'revenge' on rude passengers

    Of course cabin crew should be treated with respect. They have a job to do and shouldn’t be abused in any way. However, I find the so called ‘revenge’ tactics quite appalling and inappropriate. Rude or difficult passengers can be and should be dealt with but this idea of walking down the aisle...
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    Millions of Aussies affected: How the new changes to your JobSeeker welfare payments could impact you

    So what does one do with those who do not want to work for whatever reason, whether ‘bludgers’ or experiencing some kind of health issues whether mental or physical or trauma or for whatever reason,? Let them starve, let them sleep in garbage bins ? Lock them up?? Most people want to work. A...
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    Millions of Aussies affected: How the new changes to your JobSeeker welfare payments could impact you

    A total of $56 a fortnight amounts to $4 per day. Better than nothing but hardly a ‘milestone’ to help alleviate the poverty many on Centrelink experience. It strikes me as odd that we can commit about $346 billion for some outdated subs ( by the time they arrive), give the rich massive tax...
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    Reevaluating Retirement: Should 70 be the New Standard Age for Pensions?

    These ideas always seem to be dreamed up by armchair academics most of whom are in a position to retire when they choose on pretty comfortable superannuation schemes that allow access from as young as 55. Nurses. Aged carers, teachers, as well as the harder physical occupations we all know such...
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    Young Aussies may bear the burden of new levy for the ageing population: What does it mean for your grandchildren?

    I do not support younger people having to carry a disproportionate responsibility for aged care. There are many other levers the government can use including: 1. A resources tax ( similar to Norway) 2. Greater emphasis on large corporations actually paying some tax 3. Re organise priorities. I...
  11. J

    Truth About Supermarket Checkouts: Shopper Causes Heated Debate Over ‘Real Purpose’ of Dividers

    Talk about a ‘storm in a teacup’. If it’s worked for all the years who gives a toss which way it’s placed???
  12. J

    This Driver's ‘Note’ to Other Motorists Caused a Stir: Find Out What It Says!

    The speed limit is a ‘limit’ a maximum speed. Certainly, going very slow can create problems. The person who wrote the note was trying to do the right thing. Clearly, Reddit followers need to stop taking cocaine, speed and other stimulants and drive within the speed limits.
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