Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government.
That should be 5.1% and steady.


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COMPANIES remain upbeat about the local economy, with job advertisements rising 1.3 per cent in July, a survey says. The ANZ job advertisement series showed the total number of job ads placed in major metropolitan newspapers and on the internet rose 1.3 per cent in July to an average of 171,685 a week, the report showed. This follows a 2.8 per cent rise in June. The total number of ads was 35.1 per cent higher than July 2009, seasonally adjusted - the fastest annual growth rate since November 2007. ANZ chief economist Warren Hogan said the result highlighted the resilience of the Australian economy in an uncertain global economic backdrop. "Australian employers still appear upbeat about Australia's economic prospects despite heightened external risks," Mr Hogan said. . The ANZ series showed internet job ads rose 1.3 per cent in July, while newspaper ads were up 1.2 per cent. Internet job advertisements were 36.1 per cent higher than a year ago, while newspaper jobs ads were up 14.5 per cent. "While July has seen some moderation in the growth of total job advertisements, it is encouraging to see that, in contrast to the last three months, both newspaper and internet job advertisements increased in July," Mr Hogan said. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is scheduled to release labour force data for July on Thursday. Mr Hogan forecasts the ABS report to show 20,000 jobs added in July, the unemployment rate steady at 5.1 per cent and a participation rate sitting at 65.2 per cent.

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 3:12pm:

Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government. That should be 5.1% and steady. Quote: COMPANIES remain upbeat about the local economy, with job advertisements rising 1.3 per cent in July, a survey says. The ANZ job advertisement series showed the total number of job ads placed in major metropolitan newspapers and on the internet rose 1.3 per cent in July to an average of 171,685 a week, the report showed. This follows a 2.8 per cent rise in June. The total number of ads was 35.1 per cent higher than July 2009, seasonally adjusted - the fastest annual growth rate since November 2007. ANZ chief economist Warren Hogan said the result highlighted the resilience of the Australian economy in an uncertain global economic backdrop. "Australian employers still appear upbeat about Australia's economic prospects despite heightened external risks," Mr Hogan said. . The ANZ series showed internet job ads rose 1.3 per cent in July, while newspaper ads were up 1.2 per cent. Internet job advertisements were 36.1 per cent higher than a year ago, while newspaper jobs ads were up 14.5 per cent. "While July has seen some moderation in the growth of total job advertisements, it is encouraging to see that, in contrast to the last three months, both newspaper and internet job advertisements increased in July," Mr Hogan said. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is scheduled to release labour force data for July on Thursday. Mr Hogan forecasts the ABS report to show 20,000 jobs added in July, the unemployment rate steady at 5.1 per cent and a participation rate sitting at 65.2 per cent.

And you're basing that claim on WHAT Skippy?

Nice Link BTW. LOL.

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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/breaking-news/jobs-ads-rise-13-per-cent-in-july-anz-job-ads-survey/story-e6freuyr-1225902953969
There's your link precious.

As for my claim? I assume you mean the 5.1% and steady? thats not my claim sweet thing, its the opinion of the ABS read the last paragraph. :o

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 3:43pm:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/breaking-news/jobs-ads-rise-13-per-cent-in-july-anz-job-ads-survey/story-e6freuyr-1225902953969 There's your link precious. As for my claim? I assume you mean the 5.1% and steady? thats not my claim sweet thing, its the opinion of the ABS read the last paragraph. :o

Christ YOU really are thick, do you read what YOU write?

Here is YOUR claim that i was referring to:


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Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government.

As i said earlier, comprehension is NOT your STRONG point.

LOL.

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Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government.

I would have thought that was obvious even to a person of your limited talents. :D

You know we not long ago had an article in our local paper. Talking how good the School program did for our local business and tradesman.  Then later How new  health  policies like the cancer clinic and now the super clinic have had in our neglected are. Plus retail businesses   from the  stimulus has boosted our area In so many ways. An area that has had one of the highest unemployment and other negative statistics...

WELL DONE LABOR ( and all this  in a Liberal safe seat.)

The Labor government has NOT had the recognition - that  it deserves. We have always been left behind.

Again Thankyou !!

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 3:55pm:

Quote: Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government. I would have thought that was obvious even to a person of your limited talents. :D

So you clearly have NOTHING to back it up?

No surprise there really, it is YOU making the claim after all. LOL.

:o

wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 3:55pm:

You know we not long ago had an article in our local paper. Talking how good the School program did for our local business and tradesman.  Then later How new  health  policies like the cancer clinic and now the super clinic have had in our neglected are. Plus retail businesses   from the  stimulus has boosted our area In so many ways. An area that has had one of the highest unemployment and other negative statistics... WELL DONE LABOR ( and all this  in a Liberal safe seat.) The Labor government has NOT had the recognition - that  it deserves. We have always been left behind. Again Thankyou !!

Vegetable, WHY are you thanking Labor for neglecting this area? Surely even YOU know that NSW is a Labor state?

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iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 3:58pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 3:55pm: Quote: Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government. I would have thought that was obvious even to a person of your limited talents. :D So you clearly have NOTHING to back it up? No surprise there really, it is YOU making the claim after all. LOL. :o

Well Labor are achieving it already, but we dont know what the Liberals economic policies are. how could you say things will not get worse when Abbott has produced no policies on how he'll fund his government?
A taskforce is very sweet but how will they fund policy?

What are Abbotts economic polices?

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:10pm:

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 3:58pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 3:55pm: Quote: Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government. I would have thought that was obvious even to a person of your limited talents. :D So you clearly have NOTHING to back it up? No surprise there really, it is YOU making the claim after all. LOL. :o Well Labor are achieving it already, but we dont know what the Liberals economic policies are. how could you say things will not get worse when Abbott has produced no policies on how he'll fund his government? A taskforce is very sweet but how will they fund policy? What are Abbotts economic polices?

Here you go sunshine;

http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Economy/Coaition%20Economic%20Principles%2018%20May%202010.ashx

http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Coalition%20Savings%20Table%2020072010.ashx

http://www.liberal.org.au/Issues/Economy.aspx

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:15pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:10pm: iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 3:58pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 3:55pm: Quote: Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government. I would have thought that was obvious even to a person of your limited talents. :D So you clearly have NOTHING to back it up? No surprise there really, it is YOU making the claim after all. LOL. :o Well Labor are achieving it already, but we dont know what the Liberals economic policies are. how could you say things will not get worse when Abbott has produced no policies on how he'll fund his government? A taskforce is very sweet but how will they fund policy? What are Abbotts economic polices? Here you go sunshine; http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Economy/Coaition%20Economic%20Principles%2018%20May%202010.ashx http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Coalition%20Savings%20Table%2020072010.ashx http://www.liberal.org.au/Issues/Economy.aspx

Cute links, the first one talks about the values of being a Liberal,but no plan or costings on economics.
The second contained graphs that date back to 2001,but no plan on costings of economics.
The third one was the best, I'cut and pasted it to show the others here,as you can see it talks about Liberal economic policy, it says the words even, but no plan or facts on what costs will be cut where or what they will do to finance their government.


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Restore the budget surplus within three years and start paying Labor’s debt The Hon Joe Hockey Liberal Member for North Sydney 06/07/10 This will put downward pressure on interest rates and protect our standard of living. It will help to ensure that current and future generations of Australians will not be burdened by unnecessary debt and unnecessarily high debt interest

I must need to ask the question in a more simple manner, what new taxes or  cuts to current policy will the Libs make to finance their budget? is that clear enough?

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:29pm:

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:15pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:10pm: iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 3:58pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 3:55pm: Quote: Just another reason not to risk a Liberal government. I would have thought that was obvious even to a person of your limited talents. :D So you clearly have NOTHING to back it up? No surprise there really, it is YOU making the claim after all. LOL. :o Well Labor are achieving it already, but we dont know what the Liberals economic policies are. how could you say things will not get worse when Abbott has produced no policies on how he'll fund his government? A taskforce is very sweet but how will they fund policy? What are Abbotts economic polices? Here you go sunshine; http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Economy/Coaition%20Economic%20Principles%2018%20May%202010.ashx http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Coalition%20Savings%20Table%2020072010.ashx http://www.liberal.org.au/Issues/Economy.aspx Cute links, the first one talks about the values of being a Liberal,but no plan or costings on economics. The second contained graphs that date back to 2001,but no plan on costings of economics. The third one was the best, I'cut and pasted it to show the others here,as you can see it talks about Liberal economic policy, it says the words even, but no plan or facts on what costs will be cut where or what they will do to finance their government. [quote]Restore the budget surplus within three years and start paying Labor’s debt The Hon Joe Hockey Liberal Member for North Sydney 06/07/10 This will put downward pressure on interest rates and protect our standard of living. It will help to ensure that current and future generations of Australians will not be burdened by unnecessary debt and unnecessarily high debt interest

I must need to ask the question in a more simple manner, what new taxes or  cuts to current policy will the Libs make to finance their budget? is that clear enough?


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ARE YOU REALLY THAT STUPID SKIPPY?

Surely the wording in the second link would give that away?

'Coalition Savings Table.'

http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Coalition%20Savings%20Table%2020072010.ashx

You really are a JOKE sunshine, a dumb f_cking joke.

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Where are the savings? what are they cutting? you cant answer it because they dont even know until they have a taskforce if elected to work out what to do.
Its all well and good to talk the talk but where's the money coming from? drop the abuse and answer the question, if its that simple why do you and every other Liberal supporter refuse to provide the facts, go post em up sunshine, the facts on what Abbott will cut or what taxes will increase to fund his policies,thanks, I wont hold my breath though.

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:36pm:

Where are the savings? what are they cutting? you cant answer it because they dont even know until they have a taskforce if elected to work out what to do. Its all well and good to talk the talk but where's the money coming from? drop the abuse and answer the question, if its that simple why do you and every other Liberal supporter refuse to provide the facts, go post em up sunshine, the facts on what Abbott will cut or what taxes will increase to fund his policies,thanks, I wont hold my breath though.

Open your eyes and look at the second link again you dumb prick, IT"S ALL THERE.

http://www.liberal.org.au/~/media/Files/Policies%20and%20Media/Coalition%20Savings%20Table%2020072010.ashx

You are unbelievably DUMB mate.

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I cant read it post it up for all of us to look at, go on, you're so proud of it, and you say it explains everything I've been asking for six days does it? great bring it on, if its that good and totally costed you might even change some peoples vote.

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:42pm:

I cant read it post it up for all of us to look at, go on, you're so proud of it, and you say it explains everything I've been asking for six days does it? great bring it on, if its that good and totally costed you might even change some peoples vote.

You can't read it? FFS loser, download Adobe Reader.

What kind of simpleton doesn'thave Adobe on their system?  And you claim to be a Uni student, LOL what bullsh_t.

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Come on this is what everyone including all the press have been asking for for weeks now and you say its all there on the website, come on enlighten us.
I'm sooooooooooo surprised nobody else has posted it up if its there for all to see, why didn't you post it last week when none of the other Liberal supporters could  post up one costed policy, oh well, you've found it now , so please post it up for all to see, this things like the bloody holy grail.

I have adobe, how do you think I knew it was a graph that dates back to 2001?, go on post it up, why are you afraid to post it up? LOL

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:49pm:

Come on this is what everyone including all the press have been asking for for weeks now and you say its all there on the website, come on enlighten us. I'm sooooooooooo surprised nobody else has posted it up if its there for all to see, why didn't you post it last week when none of the other Liberal supporters could  post up one costed policy, oh well, you've found it now , so please post it up for all to see, this things like the bloody holy grail.

I've posted the link THREE times now.

The second link was a graph? LOL, now you're justing digging a deeper hole moron.

I expect you to run off soon with your tail between your legs as per normal.

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Come on Skip, what's this 'Graph' on the second link YOU speak of?

LOL.

:D

Thanks
Is that it?
so thats how the coalition are going to finance their entire budget? with those cuts and thats it?

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:53pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:49pm: Come on this is what everyone including all the press have been asking for for weeks now and you say its all there on the website, come on enlighten us. I'm sooooooooooo surprised nobody else has posted it up if its there for all to see, why didn't you post it last week when none of the other Liberal supporters could  post up one costed policy, oh well, you've found it now , so please post it up for all to see, this things like the bloody holy grail. I've posted the link THREE times now. The second link was a graph? LOL, now you're justing digging a deeper hole moron. I expect you to run off soon with your tail between your legs as per normal. ::)

Sorry it was a chart that dated back to 2001,but you knew that.

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:01pm:

Thanks Is that it? so thats how the coalition are going to finance their entire budget? with those cuts and thats it?

So YOU admit you're a LIAR Skippy?

:o

and its gone

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:03pm:

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:53pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:49pm: Come on this is what everyone including all the press have been asking for for weeks now and you say its all there on the website, come on enlighten us. I'm sooooooooooo surprised nobody else has posted it up if its there for all to see, why didn't you post it last week when none of the other Liberal supporters could  post up one costed policy, oh well, you've found it now , so please post it up for all to see, this things like the bloody holy grail. I've posted the link THREE times now. The second link was a graph? LOL, now you're justing digging a deeper hole moron. I expect you to run off soon with your tail between your legs as per normal. ::) Sorry it was a chart that dated back to 2001,but you knew that.

You really are a dumb one Skippy, WHERE on the second link does it even mention '2001'?


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iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:03pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:01pm: Thanks Is that it? so thats how the coalition are going to finance their entire budget? with those cuts and thats it? So YOU admit you're a LIAR Skippy? :o

How so? because I called a chart a graph? LOL

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:06pm:

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:03pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:01pm: Thanks Is that it? so thats how the coalition are going to finance their entire budget? with those cuts and thats it? So YOU admit you're a LIAR Skippy? :o How so? because I called a chart a graph? LOL

Because YOU claimed it was a 'graph' dating back to '2001'.  

WHERE does it mention 2001?

LOL, you are a pathetic LIAR.

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skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:06pm:

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:03pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:01pm: Thanks Is that it? so thats how the coalition are going to finance their entire budget? with those cuts and thats it? So YOU admit you're a LIAR Skippy? :o How so? because I called a chart a graph? LOL

Skippy you're 'dyslexic' aren't YOU?

LOL.

;D

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:05pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:03pm: iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:53pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:49pm: Come on this is what everyone including all the press have been asking for for weeks now and you say its all there on the website, come on enlighten us. I'm sooooooooooo surprised nobody else has posted it up if its there for all to see, why didn't you post it last week when none of the other Liberal supporters could  post up one costed policy, oh well, you've found it now , so please post it up for all to see, this things like the bloody holy grail. I've posted the link THREE times now. The second link was a graph? LOL, now you're justing digging a deeper hole moron. I expect you to run off soon with your tail between your legs as per normal. ::) Sorry it was a chart that dated back to 2001,but you knew that. You really are a dumb one Skippy, WHERE on the second link does it even mention '2001'? Christ YOU are a dumb f_ck mate and we ALL know it. ::)

No you're right I missread it, it says 2010/11

Now we have all the crap out of the way, are you telling me this is how Abbott will fund his budget? JUST THIS? as if it wasn't bad enough, I knew he was a climate confusionalist but on the chart that you posted he will cut all funding to anything GREEN.

I agree that the text version is too difficult to read - so I have taken the trouble of taking screen shots of the PDF file, which I shall now post in 3 posts (which is the best workaround I can be bothered to do on this)...

Here goes...

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Vegetable, WHY are you thanking Labor for neglecting this area? Surely even YOU know that NSW is a Labor state?

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Well iamathemoron it just shows that a -or The - Federal Government can override the States and get things done.

What , then , was Howard's excuse ??  :-*

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skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:11pm:

iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:05pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 5:03pm: iamtheman012 wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:53pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 9th, 2010 at 4:49pm: Come on this is what everyone including all the press have been asking for for weeks now and you say its all there on the website, come on enlighten us. I'm sooooooooooo surprised nobody else has posted it up if its there for all to see, why didn't you post it last week when none of the other Liberal supporters could  post up one costed policy, oh well, you've found it now , so please post it up for all to see, this things like the bloody holy grail. I've posted the link THREE times now. The second link was a graph? LOL, now you're justing digging a deeper hole moron. I expect you to run off soon with your tail between your legs as per normal. ::) Sorry it was a chart that dated back to 2001,but you knew that. You really are a dumb one Skippy, WHERE on the second link does it even mention '2001'? Christ YOU are a dumb f_ck mate and we ALL know it. ::) No you're right I missread it, it says 2010/11 Now we have all the crap out of the way, are you telling me this is how Abbott will fund his budget? JUST THIS? as if it wasn't bad enough, I knew he was a climate confusionalist but on the chart that you posted he will cut all funding to anything GREEN.

So you ARE 'dyslexic', LOL i knew it.

Have the 'Green' policies you speak of are a total waste of time and money anyway and should be cut. Take the 'Greenstart' program for instance, WHAT will that achieve? Bugger all.

And FYI, it's a sh_tload more info than what the ALP's website has to  offer.

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I forgot to add in my last piece that Im sure in the following  future local paper there will be a positive wrap  on the commonewealth Housing which has started in many  locations in our shire.\also.

Shame the MSM doesn't do positive Headlines. No wonder people are depressed .

Thanks for that Equitist, I know why Iamtheman ddin't want to post it up himself.
I've gotta run, but theres some interesting cuts in there that people need to know about.

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:19pm:

Thanks for that Equitist, I know why Iamtheman ddin't want to post it up himself. I've gotta run, but theres some interesting cuts in there that people need to know about.

What a surprise, run off as per usual wimp. You’re a bloody dyslexic little mincer.

AND it is actually easier to read the links i provided.

FYI that info has been available for ALL to see for some time, YOU are clearly to thick to know WHERE to look.

;D

Oh dont worry I'll be back, we need to go through all those cuts to health and education,not to mention anything to do with the enviroment ,human rights et al.

skippy. wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:25pm:

Oh dont worry I'll be back, we need to go through all those cuts to health and education,not to mention anything to do with the enviroment ,human rights et al.

I look forward to MORE lies from you Skip.

:-*

Total - Savings (In $ Millions)                  
3800 - PS Temporary Recruitment Freeze      
652.5 - Cut Renewable Energy Future Fund      
1700 - Lowering the company tax rate            
1435 - State Infrastructure Fund            
830 - Government super contributions tax rebate for low income earners
950 - 50% Discount on Interest Income      
410 - Standard deduction for work-related expenses            


There could be some interest in some of the Liberal saving, including the above, not all of which will be positive.

That said, savings in various areas are going to be a must, but they will need to come with the least possible impact on the Publics disposable income, productivity and the transition away from Fossil fuels!  

And if we go back to 2007 we find the unemployment rate at 4% and DROPPING.

now what are you boasting about again???

And if we go back to 2007 we find the unemployment rate at 4% and DROPPING.

now what are you boasting about again
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One would think that it is Easier to create employment in Boom times but harder in times of bust...

wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 10:16am:

And if we go back to 2007 we find the unemployment rate at 4% and DROPPING. now what are you boasting about again ======= One would think that it is Easier to create employment in Boom times but harder in times of bust...

Not to mention workchoices, more jobs for less conditions/ pay, thats the Liberal way.
I'll take the 5% with fair pay and conditions thanks very much. 8-)

wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 10:16am:

And if we go back to 2007 we find the unemployment rate at 4% and DROPPING. now what are you boasting about again ======= One would think that it is Easier to create employment in Boom times but harder in times of bust...

Yet some on here still claim that the unemployment rate is lower now than in 2007, these are the same people that claim interest rates are lower now due to 'superior economic management'. LOL.

Hint, Hint.

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wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 10:16am:

And if we go back to 2007 we find the unemployment rate at 4% and DROPPING. now what are you boasting about again ======= One would think that it is Easier to create employment in Boom times but harder in times of bust...

LOL so NOW you want context????

skippy. wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 10:20am:

wrote on Aug 10th, 2010 at 10:16am: And if we go back to 2007 we find the unemployment rate at 4% and DROPPING. now what are you boasting about again ======= One would think that it is Easier to create employment in Boom times but harder in times of bust... Not to mention workchoices, more jobs for less conditions/ pay, thats the Liberal way. I'll take the 5% with fair pay and conditions thanks very much. 8-)

You'd haev a good point if it were accurate - but it isnt. at the time, wages were at record REAL highs and unemployment at record lows!

and btw - you'vew obviously never been long-term unemployed. if you think the 1% extra unemplyed are getting any joy out of your ridiciulous comment then you are wrong.

Alone, by Abbott stopping the BER ( so we will  have what un finished school buildings,now , and  Abbott with a plagua say I stoppped this on the school hall.ha)

Abbott's hit list will  also see him scrap the national broadband network, cut migration numbers by at least 100,000, cancel the further roll-out of Gillard's trades training centres and stop her computers-in-schools program..

All of these and more create employment. Yes Abbott will send these people now of to the Green training  camps..

Add these people to that growing Abbott's Unemployed Green Training , quarantine payment ,group.

'Abbott also would scrap Rudd's Community Cabinet meetings, axe the global carbon capture and storage institute, abolish the petrol commissioner, cancel the bid for the United Nations Security Council and not replace public servants with desk jobs who retire or quit.'

'Abbott's pledge on WorkChoices ("it's dead, buried, cremated") is a copy of John Howard's promise in 1996 to not touch Medicare after he had said in the 1980s he would "stab it in the stomach".'

wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 10:37am:

'Abbott's pledge on WorkChoices ("it's dead, buried, cremated") is a copy of John Howard's promise in 1996 to not touch Medicare after he had said in the 1980s he would "stab it in the stomach".'

and last I heard, he honoured that promise or has Medicare gone now and I msised it?

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and btw - you'vew obviously never been long-term unemployed. if you think the 1% extra unemplyed are getting any joy out of your ridiciulous comment then you are wrong.   Back to top

Maybe the 1% more unemployed are not joyfull about not having a job, but they along with the people who are working are very joyfull that workchoices was abolished by Labor and that they now earn a fair days pay for a fair days work.
Just seeing you salivate at the word"workchoices" shows why the likes of you and the party you support are so out of touch.

'Abbott's pledge on WorkChoices ("it's dead, buried, cremated") is a copy of John Howard's promise in 1996 to not touch Medicare after he had said in the 1980s he would "stab it in the stomach".'

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That was only half of my comment .

I am dealing with some glitches I have noticed. Not sure why-  some of my posts &  comments are not coming through correctly.

longweekend58 wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 10:27am:

skippy. wrote on Aug 10th, 2010 at 10:20am: wrote on Aug 10th, 2010 at 10:16am: And if we go back to 2007 we find the unemployment rate at 4% and DROPPING. now what are you boasting about again ======= One would think that it is Easier to create employment in Boom times but harder in times of bust... Not to mention workchoices, more jobs for less conditions/ pay, thats the Liberal way. I'll take the 5% with fair pay and conditions thanks very much. 8-) You'd haev a good point if it were accurate - but it isnt. at the time, wages were at record REAL highs and unemployment at record lows! and btw - you'vew obviously never been long-term unemployed. if you think the 1% extra unemplyed are getting any joy out of your ridiciulous comment then you are wrong.

Just a personal observation... as a public servant I enjoyed higher wage rises under Liberal than I have under Labor. As to work choices vs fairwork... Under liberals  there was no arbitrary productivity scheme which sees favoured workers with more and those who work harder and evidence that hard work across all levels, but who are not favoured, not receive their due productivity rise.

No... I'm not voting Liberal by the way... but then I'm not voting Labor either.

Youth unemployment is worse now than it's been in decades under a Labor government.

With youth unemployment comes increased crime stats.

Labor cant tuck away to bed  this 'growing' concern forever now can they?

Our statistics are somewhat scant, due to Labor having withdrawn much of their ABS funding.