Community
Soft controversy of wise women
It is wonderful to have people keeping an eye and ear out for interesting things for me – my Mum and Dad both go above and beyond the call of duty by pointing me to interesting articles and issues for me. This week Dad suggested I listen to the morning interview on Classic FM which … Continue reading
Am I allowed to hope?
I have turned my cynical side off and decided to hope that Prime Minister Gillard’s announcement regarding welfare policy is about ensuring the disengaged provided with opportunities to access training and support to enter or reenter the workforce. In her speech entitled The Dignity of Work to the Sydney Institute yesterday the Prime Minister carefully … Continue reading
Abbott’s cheap shot
I was going to write a post criticising Tony Abbott, his Liberal Party colleagues and sympathisers, for thinking that attacking those receiving welfare payments is a valid policy perspective and not just a cheap shot that undermines trust within the community. But I have decided I cannot be bothered. I feel so strongly about the … Continue reading
Policy poverty
It really bothers me that there is an absence of debate about policy and the focus is always on personal political gain rather than what is right or good for the country. I think there are two main issues: one the politicians are in a short term cycles based on election and popularity; and the … Continue reading
Judgement
Dealing with the judgment of others is a challenge faced by so many families I meet. It is amazing how many people have stories to share of being judged by others or worrying that they are being judged. Judgement is an interesting concept and it has multiple meanings. Perhaps the most beningn relates to the … Continue reading
Trust and tax
This week the Government has announced an increase in tax to fund rebuilding following the recent floods has made me wonder whether the tax will cause people to think twice about minimising their income for tax purposes. Will they feel happier paying tax if they know that it is going to the victims of the … Continue reading