There is one thing a wide section of the Australian community can be depended on to display - a deep and abiding prejudice against any form of difference and an intolerance of people on the dole.
For some reason many think prejudice is acceptable when sent by email, as was this montage/photograph with the legend: Support the system that supports me. Centrelink.
This piece managed to capture at least one spiteful myth about welfare recipients; that they are all bludgers on the make. Read more »
Tucked neatly into Joe Ludwig and Jenny Macklin's joint media release, on the welfare debit card to be introduced this year for Centrelink clients under income management and all baby bonus recipients, is this little admission. Read more »
There has been just a hint of exaperation in Kevin Rudd's tone, as he answers media questions regarding peasants pensioners and this year's federal budget.
Perhaps he might be a little more understanding of pensioner concerns about cost-of-living increases after reading that Woolworths has higher markups on groceries in Australia because it is established, holds large market share and is a price leader.
The sheer arrogance of Woolies attitude is enough to set even much younger teeth on edge. Read more »
So ran the banner above yesterday's editorial penned by David Bancroft in Grafton's The Daily Examiner (Clarence Valley locals will remember David as a former staffer for then NSW Labor Minister for Local Government, Harry Woods).
SOME disturbing signs of social engineering are starting to appear from the new Rudd Government. Read more »
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