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Re: WA Fuel Support Payment
Reply #15 - Aug 22^nd, 2026 at 1:04pm

The chap who wrote the letter in today's paper said it only took 3 days.

Perhaps the State government knows it will take 3 days but they say 7 to 10 so when it does only take 3 then people think the government is wonderful and efficient? Roll Eyes

Like the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge which the State government is proudly proclaiming will be finished months ahead of schedule.

I wouldn't be surprised if they knew it would be finished before the end of the year but they initially said next February to make themselves look good. Someone actually said this in a letter to the paper last week.

Same as Scotty in Star Trek who, after many years finally admitted he always overestimated his repair times to maintain his reputation as a miracle worker. Grin

It's also a 'trick' I learned during the 18 years I worked as a mechanic at Fairlanes. If I knew a machine repair would only take 10 minutes I would tell the front end staff it was going to take 20 and when I had the job finished in 10 minutes or less they thought I was wonderful. lol. A few of the other techs also did the same thing.

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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21742 Gender:	Re: WA Fuel Support Payment Reply #16 - Aug 25^th, 2026 at 1:17pm Now we just have to wait and see if it is on Budget, and if there are any post-finishing works not accounted for.
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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 11454 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: WA Fuel Support Payment Reply #17 - Aug 27^th, 2026 at 7:08pm The $100 Fuel Support Payment arrived in my bank account today. Not bad, I applied for it on the 22nd which was last Saturday, they probably didn't get around to processing it until Monday.
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Re: WA Fuel Support Payment
Reply #18 - Aug 27^th, 2026 at 11:42pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 31^st, 2026 at 4:53pm:

More free advice from me: even if you know that you're never going to travel overseas again, always keep an up-to-date passport.

We have the worlds most expensive passport thanks to Labor why would anyone get one if they don't intend on travelling.

Much cheaper options for ID.

If the government can give you $100 for fuel support it shows you have been overtaxed

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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 11454 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: WA Fuel Support Payment Reply #19 - Sep 9^th, 2026 at 12:58pm Wow, glad I didn't decide to apply with the paper form. From yesterday's The West Australian. 4 months to get $100? I wouldn't have bothered.
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Frank Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 61275 Gender:	Re: WA Fuel Support Payment Reply #20 - Sep 9^th, 2026 at 1:43pm Why does such an energy-rich country like Australia ( not to mention a State like WA) need a fuel support payment? And what happened to the $275 electricity rebate? Why was it even contempelated and why is electricity so expensive? Answer: Er... government policies.
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Re: WA Fuel Support Payment
Reply #21 - Sep 9^th, 2026 at 2:24pm

Baronvonrort wrote on Aug 27^th, 2026 at 11:42pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 31^st, 2026 at 4:53pm:

More free advice from me: even if you know that you're never going to travel overseas again, always keep an up-to-date passport.

We have the worlds most expensive passport thanks to Labor why would anyone get one if they don't intend on travelling.

Much cheaper options for ID.

Cheaper, sure, but not as good as a passport.

And yeah, they are very expensive Angry

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Reply #22 - Sep 9^th, 2026 at 5:14pm

Carl D wrote on Aug 27^th, 2026 at 7:08pm:

The $100 Fuel Support Payment arrived in my bank account today.

Not bad, I applied for it on the 22nd which was last Saturday, they probably didn't get around to processing it until Monday.

Pure taker mentality, some hard working taxpayer had that 100 removed from his wallet.

Thou shalt not steal , Carl

Give it back

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Reply #23 - Sep 9^th, 2026 at 6:09pm

aquascoot wrote on Sep 9^th, 2026 at 5:14pm:

Pure taker mentality, some hard working taxpayer had that 100 removed from his wallet.

Thou shalt not steal , Carl

Give it back

How can I be stealing it when the State government is giving it away?

Perhaps you should ask Roger Rugby and Rita Racetrack why they're giving this money away?

If it was supposed to be a 'bribe' to get votes for the recent Secret Harbour by-election well - that certainly failed.

And, while you're at it, perhaps you can ask them why they're spending millions on their abovementioned pet projects (including the Matilda Bay ferry terminal that no one except them wants) while hundreds or thousands of people are living on the streets and in cars, etc.?

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Reply #24 - Sep 10^th, 2026 at 9:10am

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 31^st, 2026 at 3:51pm:

The Fuel Support Payment is a cost-of-living measure to help ease fuel costs for Western Australians.

With work commutes, school drop-offs, driving lessons and life in between, the WA Government is helping Western Australians with a one-off $100 Fuel Support Payment.

The payment can be used however you choose, including donating it to a charity directly through the ServiceWA app. You can find more information about the donation option in the Frequently Asked Questions.

The fastest and most convenient way to claim the Fuel Support Payment is through the ServiceWA app until 31 December 2026.

Wouldn't a reduction in the bowser price for a period be a better idea?

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Reply #25 - Sep 10^th, 2026 at 9:21am

aquascoot wrote on Sep 9^th, 2026 at 5:14pm:

Carl D wrote on Aug 27^th, 2026 at 7:08pm:

The $100 Fuel Support Payment arrived in my bank account today.

Not bad, I applied for it on the 22nd which was last Saturday, they probably didn't get around to processing it until Monday.

Pure taker mentality, some hard working taxpayer had that 100 removed from his wallet.

Thou shalt not steal , Carl

Give it back

I recall you get, or at least, use to get a diesel rebate for being on the land Aqua - does the same taker mentality apply there?

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Reply #26 - Sep 10^th, 2026 at 9:56am

Gnads wrote on Sep 10^th, 2026 at 9:10am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 31^st, 2026 at 3:51pm:

The Fuel Support Payment is a cost-of-living measure to help ease fuel costs for Western Australians.

With work commutes, school drop-offs, driving lessons and life in between, the WA Government is helping Western Australians with a one-off $100 Fuel Support Payment.

The payment can be used however you choose, including donating it to a charity directly through the ServiceWA app. You can find more information about the donation option in the Frequently Asked Questions.

The fastest and most convenient way to claim the Fuel Support Payment is through the ServiceWA app until 31 December 2026.

Wouldn't a reduction in the bowser price for a period be a better idea?

The WA state government has no control over the price.

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Reply #27 - Sep 10^th, 2026 at 10:19am

Vic wrote on Sep 10^th, 2026 at 9:21am:

aquascoot wrote on Sep 9^th, 2026 at 5:14pm:

Carl D wrote on Aug 27^th, 2026 at 7:08pm:

The $100 Fuel Support Payment arrived in my bank account today.

Not bad, I applied for it on the 22nd which was last Saturday, they probably didn't get around to processing it until Monday.

Pure taker mentality, some hard working taxpayer had that 100 removed from his wallet.

Thou shalt not steal , Carl

Give it back

I recall you get, or at least, use to get a diesel rebate for being on the land Aqua - does the same taker mentality apply there?

Nah never applied for it.
I have a free water pumping entitlement as well.
Don't pump
I love the local platypus too much.

Such is the path of the Superior Man

Missus tells me now I hit 65 I can get a seniors card and knock a few bucks off here and there.
My super is nearly 3 million.
What sort of piece of poo would try to take when he had done so well.
I had to reprimand her and tell her we aren't those sort of people.

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 58478 Gender:	Re: WA Fuel Support Payment Reply #28 - Sep 10^th, 2026 at 4:45pm Aqua is a legend!
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Re: WA Fuel Support Payment
Reply #29 - Sep 10^th, 2026 at 6:54pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 10^th, 2026 at 9:56am:

Gnads wrote on Sep 10^th, 2026 at 9:10am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 31^st, 2026 at 3:51pm:

The Fuel Support Payment is a cost-of-living measure to help ease fuel costs for Western Australians.

With work commutes, school drop-offs, driving lessons and life in between, the WA Government is helping Western Australians with a one-off $100 Fuel Support Payment.

The payment can be used however you choose, including donating it to a charity directly through the ServiceWA app. You can find more information about the donation option in the Frequently Asked Questions.

The fastest and most convenient way to claim the Fuel Support Payment is through the ServiceWA app until 31 December 2026.

Wouldn't a reduction in the bowser price for a period be a better idea?

The WA state government has no control over the price.

So they have no control over businesses operating in their state?

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