Post by tablet on Sept 12, 2013 16:58:53 GMT 7
The original thread by Banker is locked so I will continue here.
I just came across this press release from the Greens, dated the day
before the elections.
greensmps.org.au/content/media-releases/greens-improve-access-disability-support-payments-help-more-people-work
There is also a link at the bottom.
The Liberals don't have control of the senate, so if they do want to make it harder for us, then they might not have such an easy time of it. I'm not sure how Clive Palmer's party ended up with numbers, but he too might be a benefit to us.
palmerunited.com/2013/08/policies-for-a-better-australia-clive-palmer/
Regarding the Greens. I remember when Rachel Siewert fronted the senate inquiry before the 6 week rule came in.
I think I remember her saying that 6 weeks is long enough for a holiday. At the time I thought that she doesn't understand how it affects our lives and it it not about having a holiday. I just shook my head, and wrote her off.
If she is genuine about reversing the policy, then maybe members can write to her, explaining how it has affected them personally, as everyone has a different condition, as well as different living set ups.
All polititions live in another universe, so it might help her understand the realities of the affect the policy has on people.
Anyone want to write to Wayne Swan and remind him of his speech from the Howard era. I'm sure he would be happy to recite it again now that he is in opposition, and not blink an eyelid.
I just came across this press release from the Greens, dated the day
before the elections.
greensmps.org.au/content/media-releases/greens-improve-access-disability-support-payments-help-more-people-work
There is also a link at the bottom.
The Liberals don't have control of the senate, so if they do want to make it harder for us, then they might not have such an easy time of it. I'm not sure how Clive Palmer's party ended up with numbers, but he too might be a benefit to us.
palmerunited.com/2013/08/policies-for-a-better-australia-clive-palmer/
Regarding the Greens. I remember when Rachel Siewert fronted the senate inquiry before the 6 week rule came in.
I think I remember her saying that 6 weeks is long enough for a holiday. At the time I thought that she doesn't understand how it affects our lives and it it not about having a holiday. I just shook my head, and wrote her off.
If she is genuine about reversing the policy, then maybe members can write to her, explaining how it has affected them personally, as everyone has a different condition, as well as different living set ups.
All polititions live in another universe, so it might help her understand the realities of the affect the policy has on people.
Anyone want to write to Wayne Swan and remind him of his speech from the Howard era. I'm sure he would be happy to recite it again now that he is in opposition, and not blink an eyelid.
