elfie Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hi Whats the feelings of the new PM and government folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest9824 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I didn't vote them in, but I didn't vote for the other clowns either, just wish someone would come up with policies and not just bicker between themselves and make it a personality contest rather than a political contest. I voted Greens for the first time in my life! Lets see what Mr Abbott does about Gay Marriage....hmmmm...won't be holding my breath for a positive outcome on that one. Pea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I am not a fan of the old lot and not a fan of the new lot, but hopefully my industry will feel more positive about the new government Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Having political discussion on this forum is the best way for us all to fall out. In my humble opinion:frown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Lets see what Mr Abbott does about Gay Marriage....hmmmm...won't be holding my breath for a positive outcome on that one. Pea He will do the same as Rudd and Guillard did over the last 6 years. Im happy. He'll make changes to business and taxes to help WA. He'll invest in infrustructure, and he'll cut public sector size and cost. Im in IT and I'm not fussed about NBN. As a business, if I need it, I'll pay for it. I don't expect everyone else to pay for it via tax. I dislike the fact he's religious, but it's the lesser of two evils when it comes to politics/religion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I am not a fan of the old lot and not a fan of the new lot, but hopefully my industry will feel more positive about the new government Hopefully Stormy. Also bit more security for us also perhaps for time being as a spin off from your industry to Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hopefully Stormy. Also bit more security for us also perhaps for time being as a spin off from your industry to Johns Cant get worse! Of all the geo's i know only 2 are still in work and a number have been out of work 6 months. I find out in just over a week if i still have a job but it is looking unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'm ashamed to say I know little of the policies of any of the parties but my heart would always be drawn to the green end of the colour spectrum. Left, Right, Centre, Red, Blue, Green, the problem I have is that in order for any of the issues I care about to be resolved it needs a whole planet approach. All governments the world over are concerned with the here and now and the immediate future. The mere fact that someone would want to go into politics immediately makes me cautious of them and their motives for doing so, they just don't seem normal to me and as a result I'm unlikely to trust their way of thinking. When I think of any politician the most offensive profanities spring to mind but the more I delve into Aussie politics the more I admire those willing to stand up and bloody well say what they like, it's fantastic. Take Palmer. I know nothing of his political stance and from his adverts he seems comically eccentric but I think that's a really good quality, I love people who are creative and don't give a damn about what others think of them. What do I think about our new leader? I try my hardest not to judge people on appearance but if I didn't know him and my kids went near him at the park I'd drag them away from him and call the cops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hope you stay in employment. We have gone past caring if john gets laid off. I can go home quicker and get myself a couple of 4 legged children and save $1900 a month on rent ! Happy days ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_PFR Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) To be honest, it felt a bit like choosing between Dumb and Dumber I'm traditionally a rusted-on Labor voter, but did what Peanuts did and voted for the Greens for the first time ever. Edited September 8, 2013 by Jen_PFR correct spelling! whoops!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenvin Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Abbot is a life long fan of Maggie so that say's it all ...................................i'm off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 All we know is what we heard on Sky News last news. He is a Catholic and a fitness fanatic. We have so much in common - not! If they are anything like the UK, you could probably not slide a piece of paper between their differences. They all seem the same nowadays:skeptical: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayloal Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I found it interesting that that immigration played quite a large part in the run up to the election (Ok I know the main issue was asylum seekers) and 2 out of the last 3 prime ministers (Gillard, Rudd, Abbott) have been from migrant families. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks / months. Joe Public usually only see's the news headline with 'Migrants' in it, I wonder how many misconceptions this feeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 All we know is what we heard on Sky News last news. He is a Catholic and a fitness fanatic. We have so much in common - not! If they are anything like the UK, you could probably not slide a piece of paper between their differences. They all seem the same nowadays:skeptical: Wonder if he will be shipping some of the hard earn taxes back to the Vatican ........... oooo naughty naughty of me :ssign11: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I know one thing. I am glad i dont live in the ACT - 12000 job losses is going to decimate the economy there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I know one thing. I am glad i dont live in the ACT - 12000 job losses is going to decimate the economy there I think 12000 is a bit of an exaggeration. I dont like to see anyone lose their job but if they can cut thousands of jobs they must be grossly overstaffed to start with. I know some companies I have had dealings with have half a dozen people, each doing a certain part of a job that one person managed to the whole thing a few years ago! And then they probably sit on their ar*se thinking they are overworked or on the internet for half of the day. Am sure PS jobs are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 12000 is the figure he has put out as part of the cost saving measures. I suspect it will be significantly more - look at the cuts in QLD and now in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2013/09/05/article/Abbott-says-federal-job-cuts-of-12000-will-be-it/YERDVBHBOT Mr Abbott later told ABC’s AM program “No its 12,000, we think we can deliver good services with 12,000 fewer by natural attrition. My real objective is to build a stronger economy.” No it's not 12,000 people sacked. It's retirements etc. It's also bureaucrats, not the front line workers portrayed in the adverts (with fluro and tabbards on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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