The Yes No vote
#196
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Re: The Yes No vote
Indecisive and ineffective governments follow such practices. We are not CH having referendums in order to formulate policy.
On matters that really matter, of course like the radical changes proposed in budget before last, to which the Lib's paid dearly in the election, no thoughts of giving a say was policy.
On matters that really matter, of course like the radical changes proposed in budget before last, to which the Lib's paid dearly in the election, no thoughts of giving a say was policy.
However, they do understand Gay Marriage and Mediscare.
Think of this as the government giving one back to the people.
#197
Re: The Yes No vote
Anything else is in your head only
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Medicare concerns are very appropriate with ever escalating costs and more dropping out putting greater pressure on expenditure.
This government as have all recent governments have helped run this country down with barely an idea in sight let alone policy.
We are experiencing lowering living standards by the year, especially in our two bigger, though not confined, cities.
The money on this ridiculous vote, to which I will not partake, an inquiry into the banking system or indeed the population Ponzi developments in our cities may have proven of more value.
#199
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Check out the United Nations latest Human Development Index (the best overall measure of a country's well being) - Australia still 2nd, just behind Norway and ahead of Germany (and Switzerland)
Check out the World Health Organization's Life Expectancy Index - Australia still 4th, Germany 24th (Norway 15th)
Medicare is rated as the 2nd best health system in the world (NHS 1st)
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Medicare concerns are very appropriate with ever escalating costs and more dropping out putting greater pressure on expenditure.
This government as have all recent governments have helped run this country down with barely an idea in sight let alone policy.
We are experiencing lowering living standards by the year, especially in our two bigger, though not confined, cities.
The money on this ridiculous vote, to which I will not partake, an inquiry into the banking system or indeed the population Ponzi developments in our cities may have proven of more value.
This government as have all recent governments have helped run this country down with barely an idea in sight let alone policy.
We are experiencing lowering living standards by the year, especially in our two bigger, though not confined, cities.
The money on this ridiculous vote, to which I will not partake, an inquiry into the banking system or indeed the population Ponzi developments in our cities may have proven of more value.
Living standards continue to rise even in our 2 biggest cities where housing is highest.
I know, I live in one of them. You don't.
#201
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The poster in #179 was expressing an intolerance to those who are ticking no - even though this is a perfectly legitimate and acceptable standpoint to take. I highlighted this intolerance and you obviously took exception to this
Anything else is in your head only
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Anything else is in your head only
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HTH
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Nope. The Libs have a diverse team, with a variety of spectrums and opinions which is what you want unlike the union centric Labor party
The Lib's consist of as does Labor, a Right a Left and a Middle. Neither are particularly very good. Just Liberals are more clear in their support. Of course the payment of funds ensures favours as well.
Nope. That's another lie just like Mediscare.
Living standards continue to rise even in our 2 biggest cities where housing is highest.
I know, I live in one of them. You don't.
The Lib's consist of as does Labor, a Right a Left and a Middle. Neither are particularly very good. Just Liberals are more clear in their support. Of course the payment of funds ensures favours as well.
Nope. That's another lie just like Mediscare.
Living standards continue to rise even in our 2 biggest cities where housing is highest.
I know, I live in one of them. You don't.
Shame you don't notice what is around you but then again, perhaps not totally surprising being a right wing ill named Liberal voter.
#204
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Living standards fall at a rate of knots in Australia's biggest two cities with housing becoming ever more unaffordable. This generation of younger people being the lowest on record, I was reading to be able to enter the market. Due to record immigration, infrastructure that fails to keep pace with massive developing world population growth.
Shame you don't notice what is around you but then again, perhaps not totally surprising being a right wing ill named Liberal voter.
Shame you don't notice what is around you but then again, perhaps not totally surprising being a right wing ill named Liberal voter.
As for infrastructure incorrect again. Sydney as an example was neglected for years under Labor and primarily Bob Carr. Its playing catch up initiated by the Libs. And its big time. The mega projects recently completed, in construction and proposed are formidable, providing hundreds of thousands of jobs with great salaries and helping further boost standards of living.
Time to stop living in the resentful bubble and deal with reality and facts.
#206
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Living standards fall at a rate of knots in Australia's biggest two cities with housing becoming ever more unaffordable. This generation of younger people being the lowest on record, I was reading to be able to enter the market. Due to record immigration, infrastructure that fails to keep pace with massive developing world population growth.
Shame you don't notice what is around you but then again, perhaps not totally surprising being a right wing ill named Liberal voter.
Shame you don't notice what is around you but then again, perhaps not totally surprising being a right wing ill named Liberal voter.
Therefore standard of living in not necessarily linked to home ownership
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Incorrect again. Cost of housing is not a reflector of living standards. Cost of housing is reflective of what people can afford. The average salary in these cities coupled with the current interest rate pricing dictates prices and the mortgage you pay each month. The average mortgage proportioned with the average salary is not much different to what it was in the 80's under 17% interest rates.
As for infrastructure incorrect again. Sydney as an example was neglected for years under Labor and primarily Bob Carr. Its playing catch up initiated by the Libs. And its big time. The mega projects recently completed, in construction and proposed are formidable, providing hundreds of thousands of jobs with great salaries and helping further boost standards of living.
Time to stop living in the resentful bubble and deal with reality and facts.
As for infrastructure incorrect again. Sydney as an example was neglected for years under Labor and primarily Bob Carr. Its playing catch up initiated by the Libs. And its big time. The mega projects recently completed, in construction and proposed are formidable, providing hundreds of thousands of jobs with great salaries and helping further boost standards of living.
Time to stop living in the resentful bubble and deal with reality and facts.
Infrastructure is nowhere near keeping up with the highest population increases in the developed world. The cost to attempt to do so would be enormous.
You might say the country is in one big mess, with housing unaffordable in sensible locations to most locals and wages stagnating.
You could say a rush towards developing world status, with poorly built apartments huge population increases, failing conditions and denial on vested interest fronts.
Well you seem to be enjoying the race towards Hong Kong style living. Others, though I know are not so keen. Hence the flight of big numbers from Sydney to SE QLD after selling up their way over priced brick and mortar and quitting while still able.
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Re: The Yes No vote
Standard of living is certainly linked to home ownership in Australia. To be without a house on retirement, for example, would be fine in Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, where rent laws abide but not in Australia. This will need to be changed, as rent in the private arena in the Australian context can mean little money left over for anything else.
You might ask yourself the reason home ownership is falling in Australia? Lowest level on record of young people in the market. Perhaps Australia is designated to replace Germany, where numbers buying are increasing.
Nothing foolish about renting. There are protections in place. Hence those people spend their money in things other than non productive housing costs.
Although you are behind the times, which is not so unusual. House prices have surged in recent times in Germany for varied reasons. Berlin is no longer the cheap place it was. Where I lived and continue to own , most do in fact own. The mentality changes depending on region. Nothing compares with Australia, close to the most over priced housing in the world though.