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That probably depends on which state you live in. Here in Queensland we get a pension discount on top of all the other rebates. In our case over the next 12 months we will get about $1,600 in rebate credits plus our roof top solar system credits. Also the feed-in tariff for our solar power has...

Agree the coal royalties are still far too low but the LNP would make them even lower as they only care about multinational profits not the Australian people. I doubt that many people, if any at all, would switch providers just to cash out this subsidy. As I have solar this subsidy will take my...

It's a very good move by the Qld government and will be welcomed by the community. Just as well they increased the coal royalties to pay for it, a move opposed by the LNP who prefer all the coal profits going into the pockets of their multinational backers.

Two big non-issues. Who cares.

Most adverts on Facebook are scams. Never click on any Facebook advert.

These scams are fairly easy to pick. I respond to them sometimes with a short message using a couple of choice words.

I almost stopped using cash several years ago, but a few transactions will always need to be in cash. Garage sales are one example. Pocket money for young children another. Also there is the problem of technical failure with electronic payments as I am sure we have all experienced from time to...

I have just walked in to our Centrelink office in Innisfail a few times and have never waited more than 15 minutes to be attended to. Staff are always friendly and helpful. It's the system they work in that is the problem not the staff.

I should add that I have sent this information with names to our local member Bob Katter and to Minister Shorten. Bob already hates Centrelink as his office deals with endless complaints about them. Let's see if Shorten helps, but I will not be holding my breath.

Our local Centrelink office is great too. Friendly staff who try to help and wait time is usually about 15 minutes. But the system they are working in is pathetic and even the staff have told me that it's full of errors and delays.

Agree, never tell them about minor changes in your circumstances as that invites major problems over things that amount to nothing.

My son started University this year and has been living in on Campus accommodation since 20th January. He is doing a degree in IT which our government says we need more graduates in. He is entitled to Youth Allowance (student) at the away from home rate plus relocation allowance and rent...

Both major parties sell Australia out to multinationals. Australia and Kuwait export similar amounts of gas annually. Kuwait collects $20 billion in royalties. Australia collects $1 billion. Liberal, National and Labor made it so.

LNP Propaganda.

They are dishonest as I said in my post. They try to put you in direct contact with some salesperson. They do not find you the best deal.

Last week there was a special deal at Woolies for Rewards card holders, Coca Cola 1.25 litre bottles at 2 for $5.00 when a few weeks ago they were on special for $1.77 each which is 2 for $3.54. Coles does similar things. They must think we are stupid and in this case Woolies insulted Rewards...

Problem is that when I try to take advantage of these half price specials you advise of our local supermarket is "out of stock" of many of the items. Maybe you should do an article on that.

The companies with the lowest premiums refuse to insure people in what they deem to be high risk areas. Then companies like Mozo give them an award for being the best value for money when they actually deserve condemnation for not offering universal coverage which creates an uneven playing field.

Compare the Market came up with nothing after I entered my details. What a waste of time. Clearly a scam as it asks you to leave your name and phone number to be passed on to some high powered salesperson who will try to rip you off.

Hello 74yo man living in FNQ. Still healthy and active. Full age pensioner.