Anidav posted:

My business model cannot be saved - Man who put GST on Online Purchases, 2018.

ewe2 posted:

So this is a thing:

https://twitter.com/MyHealthRec/status/1020507663321522176

According to Independent Australia, however, they don't need a court order:

Anidav posted:

Tokamak posted:

Really wants to say the n-word in eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

Anidav posted:

The daily telegraph had enlisted these fine patriots to tell you that political correctness has gone too far.

Tokamak posted:

Really wants to say the n-word in eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

Guardian Au posted:

Australian customs ships intercepted asylum seeker boats and sailed those on board for days, not to Australia but to remote Ashmore Reef, so the asylum seekers could then be sent for offshore processing.

By sailing asylum seekers in Australian government vessels through Ashmore Reef – far closer to the coast of Indonesia than Australia – those asylum seekers were judged to be “offshore entries” to Australia, and therefore eligible to be sent to immigration centres on Nauru or Papua New Guinea.

Some of those taken through the reef remain in immigration detention still, more than five years later.

quote:

The government has legislation currently before parliament seeking to retrospectively legitimise the Ruddock declaration of 2002.

Anidav posted:

Lol

quote:

School uniform policy change gives NSW girls option of shorts or trousers

Girls attending public primary and secondary schools in NSW will be given the option of wearing shorts or trousers under new policy changes.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Education Minister Rob Stokes are set to announce changes to the schools uniform policy today, forcing all government schools to let girls wear pants if they want to.

Megillah Gorilla posted:

Now we just need to remove all gendered ideas from clothing and let the boys wear skirts if they want to.

Megillah Gorilla posted:

^^^ I thought retrospective legislation was illegal?


Taking this and posting it in TGRS because I want people from all over the world to see it and laugh.


And in other "Australia is a modern progressive country" news.


Yes finally, in 2018 C loving E, girls have been allowed to not wear skirts


Now we just need to remove all gendered ideas from clothing and let the boys wear skirts if they want to.

ewe2 posted:

So this is a thing:

https://twitter.com/MyHealthRec/status/1020507663321522176

According to Independent Australia, however, they don't need a court order:



And notes:

https://twitter.com/drkerrynphelps/status/1020946048527712257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Mr Chips posted:

best argument against the current PCEHR system is that there's already a health fund manager willing to go on the record as saying that they absolutely want to access the data. This is an industry that pretty much lobbied itself into $5 billion of government welfare, so there's gently caress all chance of them not getting what they want.

Anidav posted:

GoldStandardConure posted:

make kilts mandatory for everyone.

not just kids. everyone.
24/7 kilts.

Hollandia posted:

What exactly is this horseshit? It's behind a paywall afaict.

I feel like I know what the tone will be, but I'm morbidly curious.

What The gently caress? posted:

AUSTRALIANS are drowning under a tidal wave of wowserism as bans, rules and red tape sweep away our reputation as a laid-back nation in the name of nanny-state ideals.

From prohibitions on sex, surfing and single use plastic bags to bans on balloons, barbecues and birthday cakes to promotion of student safe spaces and gender fluidity, our freedoms are being chipped away.

Among the results: schools banning playground cartwheels, universities marking students down for using the word mankind and insisting on a consent checklist before romantic relationships, and businesses insisting on “inclusive language”. Last month, the Tasmanian government even foreshadowed a ban on outdoor barbecues.

Today three premiers, business titans, sports stars, media personalities and even a VC winner have called for a return to common sense.
“Political correctness should not be used as a cover to shut down debate or shy away from difficult decisions,” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said.
“Good governments … stay out of people’s lives and give people the freedom to make their own choices,” she told The Daily Telegraph.
“I think on some occasions we do go too far (with political correctness). It’s really important for people to step up and take personal responsibility.”

Former premier John Fahey, who brought the 2000 Olympic Games to Sydney, said most of the nation’s politicians were “gun-shy and afraid to say what the majority of Australians think”.

“The supermarket plastic bag removal is a classic example of environmental symbolism,” Mr Fahey said.

“Everyone admits it will achieve very little environmentally.”

Mr Fahey said Australia’s energy supply was another key area at serious risk.

“Why has coal become an abhorrent four-letter word?”

Former Labor Premier Minister Bob Carr is concerned about “political conformity out of control”, in the nation’s universities.

“Safe spaces at universities (where students can avoid dissenting views) should not be needed,” he said.

“We should be confronting young students with shocking and challenging ideas. I am calling for more respect and civility for people with different views.”

Former Prime Minister John Howard has warned of an “avalanche of political correctness” and, in a new book, education expert Kevin Donnelly said it was destroying Australia’s cultural heritage and restricting free speech.

A ban on toy guns at childcare centres and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s no-sex rules for parliamentary staff are too much for Ita Buttrose.

“I used to play with my brother with cap guns as a child … we haven’t turned out weird and aggressive,” she said.

“Turnbull’s bonk ban was a waste of time — you can’t change ingrained human nature by slapping a sex ban on people.”

Attempts by defence officials to promote gender diversity and ban killing iconography have riled VC winner Keith Payne, 84, who told The Telegraph: “We were always known as risk takers — and that is still happening — but politicians are telling people, ‘You can’t do that’.

“I don’t know whether they (politicians) want to control the population or govern them.”

Wallabies legend John Eales said that Australia had “gone overboard”.

“The standard of debate has deteriorated to a ‘Let’s attack the person’ situation and not get to the actual argument,” he said.

Cricket great Mike Hussey said in many cases political correctness went “way too far”.
“It is important for kids to have a go (and) feel what it is like to win and lose as there are many lessons to be learned from failure,” he said.

Retail legend Gerry Harvey said that rules were killing entrepreneurialism and Australia would need a “miracle” to recover. Businessman and entrepreneur Dick Smith said Australia was in the grip of “do-gooders. “Young people are not allowed to take risks like walking in the bush or climbing … it is changing our way of life,” he said.

Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond added: “Political correctness has gone too far and people are wanting our politicians and statesmen to comment with conviction and follow through.”

TV and radio personality Prue MacSween received death threats over comments she made about the removal of indigenous children at risk.

“It is pretty tragic that the traits that made this country unique — our laid-back attitude, irreverence and laconic humour — are now under threat,” she said. “People everywhere are too scared to express their opinions.”

Author Blanche d’Alpuget said: “We have lost confidence and trust in our institutions and replaced it with fear that everything is falling to pieces.

“We need to take a few deep breaths and steps backwards to see what are sensible changes and what are hysterical ones.”

TV host “Baby John” Burgess said: “It has become absolutely outrageous changing kids’ nursery rhymes and the way you speak to people.

“Who is making these rules and who gave them the right?”

Olympic legend and 36-year member of the International Olympic Committee Phil Coles also backed the call for a return to reason.

“Common sense is the way to go — that’s what we need,” he said. “Decades ago it was a totally different atmosphere.”

Psychologist and author Michael Carr-Gregg said: “Even those sympathetic (to political correctness) have been turned off.”

Actor and comedian Rob Shehadie said “Australia just needs to laugh again”.

“Australians need to start enjoying life again and not worrying about other people’s lives,” Shehadie said.

WHAT WE’RE BANNING NOW

■ Single-use plastic bags at major supermarkets

■ Toy weapons and birthday cakes in childcare centres

■ Discounts on non-takeaway coffee cups from Starbucks

■ Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s bonk ban on ministers having sex with staffers

■ Health groups calling for certain foods and drinks — including Milo (!) — to be banned from junior sports clubs

■ Party balloons in parks

■ Ball sports in certain council parks

■ Surfboards at North Bondi

■ Witches, goblins and other things that go bump in the night from children’s books

■ Drinking at popular Sydney beaches such as Coogee

■ Sydney University’s ban on students kissing without receiving an “enthusiastic yes” from the second party

■ Kebab shops remaining open after midnight in Newtown and Enmore

■ High-vis clothing from certain inner-city hotels

■ University students using “mankind” and “he” or “she” in essays being marked down

■ Kids being allowed to do cartwheels and handstands in school

■ Diversity Council chair and former chief of army David Morrison’s attempt to ban the term “guy” from the workplace to encourage inclusion of minorities

■ Army ban on “symbols of death”

■ Airline staff told not to refer to the “settlement” of Australia by the Brits but instead use “colonisation”, “occupation” or “invasion”

■ Qantas ban on ‘gender inappropriate’ language

Doctor Spaceman posted:

I looked for mention of the lockout lawns and didn't find anything

Doctor Spaceman posted:

I looked for mention of the lockout lawns and didn't find anything

bandaid.friend posted:

Imagine believing Milo is good for you

bandaid.friend posted:

Imagine believing Milo is good for you

abc news posted:

WA Premier Mark McGowan has called for retail workers to be exempted from parking fees at suburban shopping centres, following the introduction of paid parking at Westfield Carousel.

"Distressed" workers have vowed to fight the plans and Mr McGowan today said the Government would consider ways they can be exempted from the new fees, which were brought in for the general public this week as part of a $350 million makeover of the centre.

"We're looking at what we can do to ensure that both the workforce and small business people in these shopping centres can be excluded from the payments," Mr McGowan said.

"I think it's a bit rich.

"It hasn't been done before and I don't like it, and I think people in small business and retail workers deserve to be exempted."

The union representing retail and fast food workers, the SDA, said its members were alarmed by what had happened at Carousel and feared paid parking would soon spread to other shopping centres, including the Galleria in Morley where a $500 million expansion has been planned.

Assistant secretary Ben Harris said the introduction of paid parking after three hours at Carousel would have a disproportionate affect on retail workers, who had no choice in how long they stayed.

"Members are really distressed by it," he said.

"Carousel is the first cab off the rank I think, and there's more of this to come and something must be done about it.

"They [retail workers] should have the right to have access to free and safe parking in shopping centres where parking is provided."

'Cheaper than a return train ride'

Westfield Carousel's new ticketless parking system, which uses licence plate recognition technology, started this week but staff will not have to start paying until next month.

Staff will receive a discounted rate of $2 for up to four hours or $3 for the whole day.

In a leaflet to staff, Westfield management noted that this was "cheaper than a return train ride!"

For general shoppers, the first three hours are free — after that charges between $3 and $18 apply.

Westfield Carousel Parking Fees

"For those people who think $3 a day is a minor matter, good luck to them, but for many of our members this is a significant cost and it will have a significant impact on their family finances," Mr Harris said.

"This is all stick. This is about hitting our members with additional costs to access their place of work and they don't deserve it."

He said public transport was not an option for many retail and fast food workers because of their hours.

The SDA blamed the Department of Transport for the fee introductions, referring to guidelines relating to parking for large shopping centres introduced in 2016.

The guidelines require shopping centres to submit Parking Supply and Management Plans (PSMP) as a condition of redevelopment, "to help reduce on-road congestion and encourage greater use of public transport".

According to the guidelines, PSMPs should "ensure that charges apply to staff parking, including strategies for differentiating staff from customers."

The SDA wants an exemption for staff written into the guidelines so they can continue to park for free.

Parking hit comes after rate cuts, bag bans

"Retail and fast food workers are copping it from all sides at the moment," Mr Harris said.

"Obviously they've had trading hours extended over the last few years, they've had their penalty rates cut, they're copping abuse and violence from customers in relation to the plastic bag ban and now they're going to have to start paying to access their place of work."

The Department of Transport played down its role in the introduction of paid parking.

"Ultimately paid parking is a commercial decision for shopping centres," a spokeswoman said.

"The Department of Transport provides guidance to local government and developers to deliver safe and efficient access for the community to large shopping centres.

"The expansion of large shopping centres will result in an increase in the number of people travelling by car to and from these locations, which in turn may then result in greater traffic congestion and delays to motorists including those trying to access these centres.

"Pricing specifications for parking are not included in the guidelines. The amount(s) charged at any location is a decision made by the shopping centre owner/manager."

Scentre Group, which owns and operates Westfield Shopping Centres, said it had no current plans to introduce paid parking at its other WA centres — Innaloo and Whitford City.

AMP Capital Shopping Centres is planning redevelopments at Garden City and Karrinyup, but said with expected completion dates three years away, it was too soon to make decisions on paid parking.

Anidav posted:

Very well.

Megillah Gorilla posted:

^^^ I thought retrospective legislation was illegal?

I would blow Dane Cook posted:

So I have been seeing a job access provider for some time now and the lady I have been assigned to or has been assigned to me is really nice and helpful and has that motherly nurturing kind of vibe very supportive (honestly she is the best worker I have had the pleasure of interacting with on a professional basis).

I know it is kind of awkward but and maybe inappropriate but what are your guys thoughts on asking professional relationships out on a a personal date.

Has anybody here ever asked like a receptionist or office worker or government employee out on a date haha that last one sounded so wrong.

It is entirely possible that she is just doing her job and being very supportive and helpful and caring in a time of need and low point of my life but it's hard to look past all the support she has given and great one at that.

I am already regretting typing this post up but I had a good interview again today with her and she is literally the only female nurturing supportive presence in my life atm while I am surrounded by the complete and total opposite atm nearly on a daily basis.

I dunno was just a funny thought.. Might also make my centrelink job access provider appointments much better and less stressful and maybe even more fun

What do you guys think.. I haven't really "dated" for a very long time and have been literally and metaphorically alone for some time.

Who here is dating what is it like how is everybody doing tonight..

I get to see her again on July 5th so haha two weeks from now.. should be cool should be good.. trying not to get attached but the heart wants what it wants or I think it does? Should? Haha I dunno haha lol xD

froglet posted:

Today in WA:

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-23/retail-workers-fear-carousel-paid-parking-will-spread/10025640?pfmredir=sm

Not sure how I feel about this. There's plenty of people making minimum wage in the Perth CBD who pay more in public transport fees, and Carousel is close to public transport.

It's not clear to me if the parking is free after a certain time of day, which would definitely minimise the impact on staff who work nightfill or at the cinema.

I would blow Dane Cook posted:

So I have been seeing a job access provider for some time now and the lady I have been assigned to or has been assigned to me is really nice and helpful and has that motherly nurturing kind of vibe very supportive (honestly she is the best worker I have had the pleasure of interacting with on a professional basis).

I know it is kind of awkward but and maybe inappropriate but what are your guys thoughts on asking professional relationships out on a a personal date.

Has anybody here ever asked like a receptionist or office worker or government employee out on a date haha that last one sounded so wrong.

It is entirely possible that she is just doing her job and being very supportive and helpful and caring in a time of need and low point of my life but it's hard to look past all the support she has given and great one at that.

I am already regretting typing this post up but I had a good interview again today with her and she is literally the only female nurturing supportive presence in my life atm while I am surrounded by the complete and total opposite atm nearly on a daily basis.

I dunno was just a funny thought.. Might also make my centrelink job access provider appointments much better and less stressful and maybe even more fun

What do you guys think.. I haven't really "dated" for a very long time and have been literally and metaphorically alone for some time.

Who here is dating what is it like how is everybody doing tonight..

I get to see her again on July 5th so haha two weeks from now.. should be cool should be good.. trying not to get attached but the heart wants what it wants or I think it does? Should? Haha I dunno haha lol xD

I would blow Dane Cook posted:

So I have been seeing a job access provider for some time now and the lady I have been assigned to or has been assigned to me is really nice and helpful and has that motherly nurturing kind of vibe very supportive (honestly she is the best worker I have had the pleasure of interacting with on a professional basis).

I know it is kind of awkward but and maybe inappropriate but what are your guys thoughts on asking professional relationships out on a a personal date.

Has anybody here ever asked like a receptionist or office worker or government employee out on a date haha that last one sounded so wrong.

It is entirely possible that she is just doing her job and being very supportive and helpful and caring in a time of need and low point of my life but it's hard to look past all the support she has given and great one at that.

I am already regretting typing this post up but I had a good interview again today with her and she is literally the only female nurturing supportive presence in my life atm while I am surrounded by the complete and total opposite atm nearly on a daily basis.

I dunno was just a funny thought.. Might also make my centrelink job access provider appointments much better and less stressful and maybe even more fun

What do you guys think.. I haven't really "dated" for a very long time and have been literally and metaphorically alone for some time.

Who here is dating what is it like how is everybody doing tonight..

I get to see her again on July 5th so haha two weeks from now.. should be cool should be good.. trying not to get attached but the heart wants what it wants or I think it does? Should? Haha I dunno haha lol xD

froglet posted:

Today in WA:

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-23/retail-workers-fear-carousel-paid-parking-will-spread/10025640?pfmredir=sm


Not sure how I feel about this. There's plenty of people making minimum wage in the Perth CBD who pay more in public transport fees, and Carousel is close to public transport.

It's not clear to me if the parking is free after a certain time of day, which would definitely minimise the impact on staff who work nightfill or at the cinema.

Anidav posted:

Very well.

froglet posted:

ModernMajorGeneral posted:

The single most successful 'complete opposite of reality' right-wing marketing strategy was convincing people it's only leftists who get riled up about meaningless bullshit.