Government debt is low, but private debt is high By historical standards, Australia’s debt is still very low. The problem is private debt. As government debt drops, the private sector has to pay for more stuff, so we go into more debt. Especially household debt And when I say “we”, I mean households. Especially in the […]
Society & Politics
Black lives matter. And if you’re offended by that statement, you’re part of the problem.
“Black lives matter” is a simple statement of fact. Black lives matter. It doesn’t offer any additional explicit meaning. So if you think it means anything other than simply the lives of black people matter, you’re inferring. For example, you’re inferring if you you think “Black Lives Matter” really means black lives matter but other lives don’t, or black […]
Here’s your ‘ice epidemic’
I know I said I wasn’t blogging at the moment, but this was a quick one, I promise. Last night, I watched one of those forum programs on the ABC or SBS, all about the ‘ice epidemic’. It drives me insane that they beat this up so much. Sure, ice seems to be a nasty drug, […]
Why I’ve stopped blogging
A lot of people have asked me why I’ve stopped blogging. It’s not because the government and opposition have improved. If anything, they’re worse now than ever. And it’s not because I care less. It’s simply because I don’t have the time or money to continue. I have 3 young kids, a wife, a business and […]
Why aren’t the media crucifying Abbott on this…?
In all the commotion about the timing of the AHRC’s kids in detention report, everyone seems to be overlooking 6 things: The kids are still in detention Abbott knows they’re being abused Abbott and his Immigration Minister are responsible for that abuse Abbott knows detention of children is not a deterrent Abbott says he feels no guilt […]
Abbott’s chief biz adviser says climate science is driven by money & power. But wait ’til you see HIS track-record…
Maurice Newman isn’t a climate scientist. He’s not a meteorologist either. In fact, he’s not a scientist at all. Of any sort. He’s a stockbroker and investment banker. He was Managing Director of the Deutsche Bank Group in Australia and Chairman of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). He’s also Tony Abbott’s chief business adviser, and […]
Medicare’s growth isn’t out of control – It’s actually slowing
Australia’s Health Minister, Sussan Ley, says Medicare is out of control: …our Medicare system is growing at a rapid and unsustainable rate.” This is an outright lie. Here are some graphs that show the truth… Medicare spending in context (in millions) This graph shows the Federal government’s expenditure on Medicare in comparison to our GDP […]
Labor’s Richard Marles is just a watered down version of Scott Morrison
I went along to an asylum seeker forum at Gosford Anglican Parish, last night. Hosted by the awesome Father Rod Bower, MCd by Labor’s Senator Deborah O’Neill, with special guest speaker, Labor’s Shadow Immigration Minister, Richard Marles. I was nervous when I arrived. When I left, I was furious! Here’s why… Marles made just 7 points […]
Have your say about human rights and freedoms in Australia
Take the AHRC online survey The Australian Human Rights Commission is asking for feedback about human rights and freedoms in Australia. Please complete its online survey… Here are most of my answers If you like any of them, feel free to use / re-purpose them in your own response. SECTION 2 Q: Overall, how well […]
Do you really want McDonald’s or big mining teaching your kids?
Why would anyone think it’s a good idea to give corporations power over the way our kids are educated? To move more towards America’s style of education system? But that’s exactly what the Federal Government is trialling. They’ve announced a pilot of a program that will give major corporations a bigger role in schools: …students at […]