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Question for the room.

I feels like the media (all media including the ABC) has decided that without any viable option Federally (and here in a Victoria), have become more aggressive and more negative in their coverage of the government. Looking for the negatives in every single policy. Whilst letting the oppositions (Liberals, One Nation & Nationals) get by without anything more than a casual look at anything that they may announce.

Let alone actually looking at anything One Nations may stand for that's not immigration related. If you think they are an actual viable alternative government then treat them like it.

Labor is almost too honest for its own good. Same with the Greens, Teals and Independents.

This is a perception issue. The left needs to change its strategy leading up to the next election.

The Coalition (Liberal Party + the Nationals) are the biggest threat to our country.

One Nation is a grievance party. If Labor reduces immigration then ON will reduce their support greatly.

I’m considering applying to the NSW Police Force but would be taking a pay cut from my current corporate role, so I’m trying to get a realistic idea of whether overtime is something officers can regularly access and how often it tends to come up. Is it something you can generally rely on or more occasional/unpredictable?
Hoping to land a job in Sydney.

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Sir Jarrod, being, well, Sir Jarrod Joh.

For context, i'm a business owner in the financial services sector. Business valuation around $1m, hoping for it to be worth $5m in about 5-7 years.

We get taxed on wages we earn, why is it upsetting people that we're getting taxed equally on the profits we make from selling our asset?

I see the argument that we put blood, sweat and tears into our business. Took risk, gone weeks/months without pay - i have been there too. The fact is this is a tax on gains. If you're getting taxed, it means you have made money. If you're taxed 47%, it means you have made alot of money. There are still ways around this with the right tax or sale structure and if part of a sale is an active asset, speak to your accountant.

I know they've changed the goal posts. That said, I think broadly this will do more good for the average Australian then harm. How would you change it?

I've made an easy to digest summary of everything in this budget! Share around, and let me know if I've missed anything.

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"The Allan government is working to devise new donation laws after the High Court last month found previous laws unconstitutional.

Ahead of the state election in November, there are no donation laws in place, meaning there are no laws banning foreign donations, no limit on donations, and no requirements to disclose them.

Labor sources say proposed laws will be brought before parliament next month.

Secret funding will continue to influence Victorian politics for weeks as the government struggles to devise a constitutionally sound donations regime, six months out from the state election."

Hi guys,

I would really like to go to australia soon with my wife. It has always been a huge dream of mine to go there and see the salties, blue ringed octopus and of the zoo of steve irwin. I would love you get a camper and just go for it.

Butttt as we all know the world is on fire and i was wondering how is it going in australia?

You guys import almost all oil and oil is becoming a big problem in the world at the moment.

Are you seeing big changes? And what is the government telling you?

Good luck for all if the shit hits the fan.

One Nation and Coalition voters constantly preach “personal responsibility”, “no handouts” and “earn your own success”.

Yet many defend inherited wealth being passed down tax free. Getting millions from your parents isn’t meritocracy, it’s privilege based on birth and family.

Are many Aussie conservatives just hypocrites with double standards?