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Re: Disaster Relief - a complete joke?
Originally Posted by Turban Explorer
(Post 9181978)
Completely agree with you. For a country with the 'lock down' style rules and regulations of a high security prison chucking cash sums at people seemingly without any adjudication process is a favourite government hobby.
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Re: Disaster Relief - a complete joke?
here it is :rofl:
there was a piece in the Cairns post or Star :huh: on Monday stating that there are investigations into fraudulent claims, and a number for you to call if you knew of any, so instead of people moaning about others making them, they should make a call and do something about it!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup: I have put a claim in but don't know if i will get it, We were without power for 4 days and lost contents of fridge/freezer, but ended up working a zillion hrs :rofl:(of which the tax man took most!!) If i am entitled to it, i will be going shopping for supplies and taking them down to Tully myself, due to being informed that if you donate to the disaster fund it could take a very long time to reach the people who need it if ever:confused: I respect both sides of the argument and there have been a few heated ones in my own home :rofl: If the Government are stupid enough to off this of course most people are going to take it. just my 10 pennith worth x:wub: |
Re: Disaster Relief - a complete joke?
Originally Posted by pink13
(Post 9182094)
here it is :rofl:
there was a piece in the Cairns post or Star :huh: on Monday stating that there are investigations into fraudulent claims, and a number for you to call if you knew of any, so instead of people moaning about others making them, they should make a call and do something about it!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup: I have put a claim in but don't know if i will get it, We were without power for 4 days and lost contents of fridge/freezer, but ended up working a zillion hrs :rofl:(of which the tax man took most!!) If i am entitled to it, i will be going shopping for supplies and taking them down to Tully myself, due to being informed that if you donate to the disaster fund it could take a very long time to reach the people who need it if ever:confused: I respect both sides of the argument and there have been a few heated ones in my own home :rofl: If the Government are stupid enough to off this of course most people are going to take it. just my 10 pennith worth x:wub: |
Re: Disaster Relief - a complete joke?
Originally Posted by Turban Explorer
(Post 9182104)
Dobbing people in seems too seedy. I think the broadsheets need to pick up on it and the government should re-examine the whole policy of dishing out cash like that. There must be far more efficient/cost effective ways to get emergency funds to those who need it - even looking at the cyclone track might have helped so they could see the areas most affected!
And yes, Centrelink and the Govt as a whole know abuse has been - and still is - going on. The stories that are told on here are often heard around work too. Just one story - http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/q...-1226006707376 |
Re: Disaster Relief - a complete joke?
Originally Posted by IndieG
(Post 9181697)
I would have taken it. But I would have also donated the entire proceeds to charity even if we were inconvenienced, definitely.
PS: I agree it is a complete disaster, excuse the pun. Its hard to turn down money. I would have also taken it. Donating it would be a great idea because there are some people who are really in need. |
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