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Is there a party that wants the federal government to stop propping up child care because I looked and couldn't find one. I'm legit serious - I loving hate child care handouts.
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Jul 2, 2016 01:39
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Calling it now. No mood for change. Handing out HTVs for Labor in Dickson. Reception about as frosty as 2013 at the booth I'm at (Tory, semi-rural).
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Jul 2, 2016 01:41
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BlindSite posted:Is there a party that wants the federal government to stop propping up child care because I looked and couldn't find one. I'm legit serious - I loving hate child care handouts. LDP does, but why do you hate them? edit. child care welfare I mean, not the LDP (although you should)
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Jul 2, 2016 01:45
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Jul 2, 2016 01:46
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markgreyam posted:It took the guy in front of me going out the door literally 30 seconds to get his senate form in the box. He hadn't folded it enough times so it was too wide, and for half a minute at least I stood there, and the ballot box guard dude stood there, just looking at him and each other as he struggled to force it through instead of just folding it up one more time and making it trivial. So even if you never mastered this:  you not only can, but must vote.
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Jul 2, 2016 01:47
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BlindSite posted:Is there a party that wants the federal government to stop propping up child care because I looked and couldn't find one. I'm legit serious - I loving hate child care handouts. Liberals would end it, but only for the poor. Wouldn't want the Dumbly-Horsemouth-Twattytwats to pay too much for an au pair, now would we?
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Jul 2, 2016 01:47
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Zenithe posted:LDP does, but why do you hate them? It's a budgetary burden that was introduced for the right reasons but should've been pulled long ago but can't be because any change to it now is labelled as "an attack on families".
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Jul 2, 2016 01:50
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hot take from tiny no-name booth in Farrer: every other person I saw/heard seemed unaware that we'd changed electorates and had no idea who any of the candidates were. Will it matter? No! No democracy food, either. Death is certain.
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Jul 2, 2016 01:51
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BlindSite posted:budgetary burden 
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Jul 2, 2016 01:52
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BlindSite posted:It's a budgetary burden that was introduced for the right reasons but should've been pulled long ago but can't be because any change to it now is labelled as "an attack on families". Are you aware that for people on low incomes it's pretty much the only reason they can continue their work and also have a family?
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Jul 2, 2016 01:54
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Zenithe posted:Are you aware that for people on low incomes it's pretty much the only reason they can continue their work and also have a family? Are you aware that it's not?
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Jul 2, 2016 01:55
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Nationalise childcare.
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Jul 2, 2016 01:56
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Eyespy posted:Voted in Bonner. Sausages $2.50. Voted in Bonner and not only was there $2.50 sausage but $4.00 bacon and egg muffin with cheese. What a world we live in. The AEC worker ticking off names didn't know that voting 1 ATL is being counted as formal this year
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Jul 2, 2016 01:56
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BlindSite posted:It's a budgetary burden that was introduced for the right reasons but should've been pulled long ago but can't be because any change to it now is labelled as "an attack on families". It's not really viable to remove it so long as it takes two incomes to pay for a mortgage and bills.
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Jul 2, 2016 01:59
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BlindSite posted:Are you aware that it's not? Source? Childcare's expensive as gently caress
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Jul 2, 2016 01:59
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BlindSite posted:Are you aware that it's not? ~100 bucks every working day is not something people on low incomes can afford. For many low income jobs, that's about what you get after a full days work after tax.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:01
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BlindSite posted:It's a budgetary burden that was introduced for the right reasons but should've been pulled long ago but can't be because any change to it now is labelled as "an attack on families". Childcare affordability is a major issue, and most of the policies out there are to increase funding, not cut it (though the Coalition did push back implementing their plan). Families aren't some sacred cow at the moment either; cuts to the Family Tax Benefit are one of the frequent suggestions (from both major parties) to reduce spending.
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Did my first HTV shift at a Nationals bunker booth in the deepest COWper. * The Labor representative assaulted me as he struggled to get his corflute closest to the gate post. Not going to pursue it but seriously WT actual F? * There seems to be a mood for change in what would usually be the hardened Nationals. They seem to be sick of both majors and will vote for almost anyone else. * Had one guy refuse a Greens HTV because "I'm a farmer and a shooter!" To which I responded "Then vote Greens they respect the rights of legitimate gun owners and have the best policies for farmers." I don't think he switched votes but it was a point worth making. * I make a point to ask people to return their HTV. I think it reinforces the Green brand and it definitely impresses the kids that they bring. Alas, Lol Turnbull is gonna win but I suspect there will be some very odd results in unexpected places. Perhaps the last ten years have actually broken the mould. The new mould appears to be in the shape of a steaming turd but it is a new mould. When was new mould ever a good thing? Apologies to Amethyst for the lack of C/P. Cartoon fucked around with this message at 02:05 on Jul 2, 2016 |
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Jul 2, 2016 02:03
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I agree that children suck and we need to stop popping out babies but there needs to be a better way
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Jul 2, 2016 02:04
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Lots of Liberals and Greens stuff in Goldstein. We had an animal justice, family first and drug reform candidates, which is a nice addition but it's a liberal safe seat. No sausages at my local scouthall so I had to walk to the primary school where they had a big market thing on. Got work later so I can't drink booze. Our democracy is creaking under the weights of economic pressure and social conflict but it's always heartening to see more grassroots organisation at the grandma volunteer level.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:04
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The Senate is going to be an insane clusterfuck and I bet some Liberals will regret having a DD.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:05
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Doctor Spaceman posted:The Senate is going to be an insane clusterfuck and I bet some Liberals will regret having a DD. 
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Jul 2, 2016 02:06
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NoNotTheMindProbe posted:It's not really viable to remove it so long as it takes two incomes to pay for a mortgage and bills. I'm living proof that, that statement is bullshit. Doctor Spaceman posted:Childcare affordability is a major issue, and most of the policies out there are to increase funding, not cut it (though the Coalition did push back implementing their plan). Maybe if you can't afford to have children without a government handout you shouldn't have children.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:07
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Children are for eating not for raising, anything that assists this aim is in my interest.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:07
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BlindSite posted:Are you aware that it's not? I don't think any major party is pushing for the cuts that I can think of. The big right-wing ones are either not going to be controversial or specify policy if they can help it, extremely family-focused or nazis who can't spell children, and lefties are either not going to be cutting welfare or are focused on social issues. I disagree with your idea but there's not much chance of it coming up anyway.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:08
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BlindSite posted:Maybe if you can't afford to have children without a government handout you shouldn't have children. Ah, so eugenics it is then.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:09
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Zenithe posted:Ah, so eugenics it is then. Kill the poor, problem solved right?
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Jul 2, 2016 02:10
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I always wondered why maternity leave is a thing. Why do we privilege one life style choice over others? Where's my 12 weeks paid leave to wank and drink beer while playing video games?
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Jul 2, 2016 02:11
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Doctor Spaceman posted:The Senate is going to be an insane clusterfuck and I bet some Liberals will regret having a DD. If nothing else, let this happen.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:11
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BlindSite posted:Maybe if you can't afford to have children without a government handout you shouldn't have children. We should be making it easier for women to have more children though? Children are a valuable asset and to grow our economy we need more of them.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:13
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Zenithe posted:Ah, so eugenics it is then. Yeah  I'm literally hitler.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:13
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BlindSite posted:I'm living proof that, that statement is bullshit. http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/education-and-childcare/childcare posted:Childcare type Typical price range Google search for average australian wage posted:Often the people on those incomes see multi-millionaires as the ones that are rich.” The ABS says the average individual wage in Australia in November 2013 was $57,980 before tax. The average full-time wage is $74,724 before tax.May 8, 2014 Average $100 per day, 5 days per week $500 * 52 = $26k per year. One third to one half of income straight up on childcare without rebate.
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bigis posted:Was she sipping a latte? Nope. she was from qld though. I voted at old parliament house. A bus was blocking the view of the aboriginal tent embassy, $3 for a sausage but they did have an extra selection of sauces and also did steak sandwiches. Filled 1-50 below the line, ending on two ALP people, leaving out all the racists and Liberals. Then for good measure drew a dick on the ballot. With a formal vote and my childish act done I stuffed it into the envelope so it will probably not be counted before the winner is declared. I should have pre polled.
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open24hours posted:We should be making it easier for women to have more children though? Children are a valuable asset and to grow our economy we need more of them. Supporting a cycle of poverty is not a good way to grow an economy.
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Jul 2, 2016 02:14
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Barely any Liberal how to vote people here, only one person and she was being ignored
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Jul 2, 2016 02:14
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BlindSite posted:Maybe if you can't afford to have children without a government handout you shouldn't have children. Easy to say, but kind of daunting when you have a womb in Queensland. ABC News 24 just interrupted their guy because, unfortunately, Bill Shorten was speaking. He has a smudge on his face and needs to NEVER SMILE. BlindSite posted:Supporting a cycle of poverty is not a good way to grow an economy. Free healthcare and raising the minimum wage it is, then.
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BlindSite posted:Supporting a cycle of poverty is not a good way to grow an economy. How is providing childcare supporting a cycle of poverty in any way? It's a way to break the cycle of poverty by allowing women to pursue careers instead of having to rely on welfare.
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open24hours posted:How is providing childcare supporting a cycle of poverty in any way? It's a way to break the cycle of poverty by allowing women to pursue careers instead of having to rely on welfare. If we don't support them then they will die and then the cycle breaks, duuuuh
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open24hours posted:How is providing childcare supporting a cycle of poverty in any way? It's a way to break the cycle of poverty by allowing women to pursue careers instead of having to rely on welfare. Because the evidence isn't there to support that funding childcare is how you do it. It's generational through targetting disconnected youth and better education. The better educated your society, particularly women the lower the burden on welfare.
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