nanny state or what
Feb 28th 2011, 10:03 pm
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I did think my nieces (who live in a similar area) were perhaps the victims of very underutilised maternity department, but apparently another set of new parents (baby born Nov 2010) said they had the same.
These are new recommendations after Baby P fiasco. Sledgehammer>nut?
These are new recommendations after Baby P fiasco. Sledgehammer>nut?
Feb 28th 2011, 10:30 pm
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I loathe the fact that most cyclists in Brisbane use pavements. I've been sworn at by cyclists before now who've told me to get off the pavement and use the road....I always thought pedestrians had right of way on pavements but apparently not round here. Even raised the subject at work and people here seem to think that pedestrians should give way to cyclists when on pavements. Makes no sense to me, but thats nothing new with the Aussie way of life.
Feb 28th 2011, 10:40 pm
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I loathe the fact that most cyclists in Brisbane use pavements. I've been sworn at by cyclists before now who've told me to get off the pavement and use the road....I always thought pedestrians had right of way on pavements but apparently not round here. Even raised the subject at work and people here seem to think that pedestrians should give way to cyclists when on pavements. Makes no sense to me, but thats nothing new with the Aussie way of life.
Mar 1st 2011, 7:06 am
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Mar 1st 2011, 7:06 am
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Well everyone complains about the nanny state in Oz, but I have to assume some of that is because when living in UK, you tend to forget/accept nannyish decisions.
1) government are holding 'an urgent investigation" into gruffa rufa fish'....the ones which nibble dead skin off your feet. So the world is falling apart, unemployment is at an all time high, but this is one of the most pressing issues.
2) My 30 year old niece is pregnant. Married, works, lives in normal house. Apparently midwives give a list of stuff you need for a new baby and come and check you have it and set up properly. They also check after the baby is born to ensure you did not just borrow it. You also have to have a baby basket set up in your bedroom as the baby has to sleep in parents room for the first 8 weeks of life.
We had our only child in Aus and the only thing which was checked was that we had a car seat. I guess they assume you know what you are doing in Aus.
This was just to highlight that both countries do stupid ' you are too thick to manage without the government looking over your shoulder' policies.
1) government are holding 'an urgent investigation" into gruffa rufa fish'....the ones which nibble dead skin off your feet. So the world is falling apart, unemployment is at an all time high, but this is one of the most pressing issues.
2) My 30 year old niece is pregnant. Married, works, lives in normal house. Apparently midwives give a list of stuff you need for a new baby and come and check you have it and set up properly. They also check after the baby is born to ensure you did not just borrow it. You also have to have a baby basket set up in your bedroom as the baby has to sleep in parents room for the first 8 weeks of life.
We had our only child in Aus and the only thing which was checked was that we had a car seat. I guess they assume you know what you are doing in Aus.
This was just to highlight that both countries do stupid ' you are too thick to manage without the government looking over your shoulder' policies.
Mar 1st 2011, 7:17 am
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They also want to meet your partner (what if you are a single mum?) and talk to him separately.
Definitely did not do that in Aus- don't think Mr P ever met my maternal child health nurse.
Mar 1st 2011, 8:01 am
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I know why they're there. My parents are farmers. Although I understand why they were introduced the poor and overbearing bureaucracy is staggering.
I suspect that there are several reasons why Aus car dealers are licensed.
I suspect that there are several reasons why Aus car dealers are licensed.
Mar 1st 2011, 10:53 am
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My niece said that the midwife actually checked the room and that they had a cot/moses basket which would fit in the space. I thought she was joking- but no.
They also want to meet your partner (what if you are a single mum?) and talk to him separately.
Definitely did not do that in Aus- don't think Mr P ever met my maternal child health nurse.
They also want to meet your partner (what if you are a single mum?) and talk to him separately.
Definitely did not do that in Aus- don't think Mr P ever met my maternal child health nurse.
Mar 1st 2011, 11:04 am
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My niece said that the midwife actually checked the room and that they had a cot/moses basket which would fit in the space. I thought she was joking- but no.
They also want to meet your partner (what if you are a single mum?) and talk to him separately.
Definitely did not do that in Aus- don't think Mr P ever met my maternal child health nurse.
They also want to meet your partner (what if you are a single mum?) and talk to him separately.
Definitely did not do that in Aus- don't think Mr P ever met my maternal child health nurse.
My antenatal appointments over here included sending Mr GG out of the room while the midwife asked me if he knocked me about. Which is about the most stupid thing they could do. What if he did (he doesn't)? It wouldn't take a genius for the bloke to figure out what the partner and midwife were chatting about. What the ramifications could be I dread to think ... I'm not saying they shouldn't ask the question, but is that the best approach?
Mar 1st 2011, 11:08 am
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See, I don't get the point of anywhere checking you have space for a moses basket; we've never owned one. Bloody waste of time and space to my mind.
My antenatal appointments over here included sending Mr GG out of the room while the midwife asked me if he knocked me about. Which is about the most stupid thing they could do. What if he did (he doesn't)? It wouldn't take a genius for the bloke to figure out what the partner and midwife were chatting about. What the ramifications could be I dread to think ... I'm not saying they shouldn't ask the question, but is that the best approach?
My antenatal appointments over here included sending Mr GG out of the room while the midwife asked me if he knocked me about. Which is about the most stupid thing they could do. What if he did (he doesn't)? It wouldn't take a genius for the bloke to figure out what the partner and midwife were chatting about. What the ramifications could be I dread to think ... I'm not saying they shouldn't ask the question, but is that the best approach?
Mar 1st 2011, 11:09 am
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Mar 1st 2011, 11:52 am
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What about getting fined for not wearing a bicycle helmet in Vic?
Or getting fined for drinking beer (any alcoholic drink) outside a pub in Melbourne while standing up. (council by-law states must be seated)?
How about a fine for having a dangly thing (fluffy dice/ air fresherner etc) hanging from your rear view mirror in your car?
How about a fine for having elbow resting on window sill of car while driving?
I could go on...
Or getting fined for drinking beer (any alcoholic drink) outside a pub in Melbourne while standing up. (council by-law states must be seated)?
How about a fine for having a dangly thing (fluffy dice/ air fresherner etc) hanging from your rear view mirror in your car?
How about a fine for having elbow resting on window sill of car while driving?
I could go on...
