How to cope with the corona virus ..facts- not fiction.

[JusyApples]

The only winner here is the long term dole bludger.


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[gronk]

Those who are eligible are able to apply through myGov to access the funds before 1 July for the first $10,000 and have three months after this date to access more. These funds will not be taxed and will not affect Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs payments, with an expected cost to the budget of $1.2 billion.

I don't understand how it will cost the govt anything...accessing super  may not help the super funds bottom line, but the govt doesn't finance or run the super funds ?

[D4D]

I don't understand how it will cost the govt anything...accessing super  may not help the super funds bottom line, but the govt doesn't finance or run the super funds ?

Not paying tax to get it out

[Bigfish]

I don't understand how it will cost the govt anything...accessing super  may not help the super funds bottom line, but the govt doesn't finance or run the super funds ?

The way super has been disappearing lately they will be flat out getting much..

[rockrat]

The only winner here is the long term dole bludger.


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I'm not sure I'd call them winners but those who rely 100% on government assistance are certainly going benefit.  An extra $550 per fortnight for what, to stimulate the economy, even though all but the essentials are going to be closed?
I haven't seen the details yet but I hope pensioners are getting the same increase!

[gronk]

Not paying tax to get it out

Yes, but it's a tax they wouldn't get for many years to come in most cases. Don't worry, in the future, they'll get it back...and more !!

[JusyApples]

I'm not sure I'd call them winners but those who rely 100% on government assistance are certainly going benefit.  An extra $550 per fortnight for what, to stimulate the economy, even though all but the essentials are going to be closed?
I haven't seen the details yet but I hope pensioners are getting the same increase!

Long term dole bludgers are the winners $1500 in stimulus payments and double the Centrelink payment for sitting on their ass their whole life.
While the working class taxpayer who have forked out year after year get 0


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[tryagain]

The "essential" bit is the confusing part at the moment, previously, the Fed gov referred to it as including work and school, looks like the states are using it in a different context.

Looks like pubs clubs cafe's etc where people meet are a given to close. Supermarkets, doctors, pharmacies etc are a given to stay open. But there is so much grey inbetween the black and white cases that need clarity. Here in Qld we seem to have decision shy Premier, so I suspect we will follow the other eastern states but it might be about a week behind.

Looks like Scomo has bought some clarity to it tonight, he was looking a bit tired but I think he is doing pretty well on the whole, starting the national cabinet with the Premiers was a good move to de-politicise the issue, it's a different Scotty than we saw with the bushfires. They seem to be making rational decisions based on the expert advice while the media seem to be trying to whip up a frenzy.

[D4D]

Looks like Scomo has bought some clarity to it tonight, he was looking a bit tired but I think he is doing pretty well on the whole, starting the national cabinet with the Premiers was a good move to de-politicise the issue, it's a different Scotty than we saw with the bushfires. They seem to be making rational decisions based on the expert advice while the media seem to be trying to whip up a frenzy.

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[#jonesy]

I don't understand how it will cost the govt anything...accessing super  may not help the super funds bottom line, but the govt doesn't finance or run the super funds ?

Take $10k out today, and in years to come when you retired your $100k+++ worse off. Who picks up the short fall? 

[Bigfish]

Take $10k out today, and in years to come when you retired your $100k+++ worse off. Who picks up the short fall?

Taking $10,000 out today is probably a good thing seeing as we have lost 10% in a month.  No different to the GFC.....Super took a big whack but recovered and recovered very well.  Super is a long term strategy and will work out in the long run.

[Fizzie]

clear ya cookies and it resets, or use another browser

Thanks!

Turns out that "incognito" works as well (accept you then also get ad's included, as apparently uBlock stops working? )

[Fizzie]

The "essential" bit is the confusing part at the moment, previously, the Fed gov referred to it as including work and school, looks like the states are using it in a different context.

Looks like pubs clubs cafe's etc where people meet are a given to close. Supermarkets, doctors, pharmacies etc are a given to stay open. But there is so much grey inbetween the black and white cases that need clarity. Here in Qld we seem to have decision shy Premier, so I suspect we will follow the other eastern states but it might be about a week behind.

A bit trivial, I know, but one that I'm wondering about is the BGS

There's been lot's of comments about people staying home & working in the garden, doing odd jobs & so on, but where are they going to get the gear from

I know a hardware store isn't really "essential", but it's also a tradie's supply store so that would make it essential for them, but as Hairs has said, is anybody getting tradies in to do anything, & can they even come into your house to work

Lot's more answers needed here!

[wakychapmans]

my wife is a pre-school teacher in NSW.

she suffers from very bad asthma and is diabetic.

While many have pointed out that children (for the most part), don't get very sick from the virus... (and very few die)

a lot of people are forgetting that they are nature's perfect little incubators, carriers and dispersers.

my wife is terrified of getting sick with this. But if she tells her boss that she isn't going to work... then she won't be paid. If the state or federal gov' *close* the schools (officially) then the council that employs her will pay her.

[#jonesy]

A bit trivial, I know, but one that I'm wondering about is the BGS

I stocked up yesterday.
A slab of beer and a visit to the BGS for a few items for projects if needed.

[austastar]

Hi,
    This is from 2007.

Interesting list of authors.

Cheers

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[Bird]

Of more concern

Carlton & United Breweries had issued a statement on Sunday night warning of the loss of thousands of jobs in the brewing industry, as well as there being "no beer" available in Australia for at least three months if beer was not given exempt status.

[Bad Scott]

Of more concern

Carlton & United Breweries had issued a statement on Sunday night warning of the loss of thousands of jobs in the brewing industry, as well as there being "no beer" available in Australia for at least three months if beer was not given exempt status.

Moonshine

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[Bird]

Moonshine

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how did ya go.. jump the border?

First comment on the booze thing

The immune system will really benefit from getting on the sauce.
Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

[Bad Scott]

how did ya go.. jump the border?

First comment on the booze thing

The immune system will really benefit from getting on the sauce.
Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

Not yet. Gotta commission a big change we did over the weekend then Packing up all my gear and heading home. I'll be over the boarder by tomorrow midday.

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[Bird]

Not yet. Gotta commission a big change we did over the weekend then Packing up all my gear and heading home. I'll be over the boarder by tomorrow midday.

Where ya crossing so I can give em the heads up .

[CTL]

Essential as at 20 March.  Will change without doubt.

[tedota]

Be interesting to see if the shopping centres themselves end up being shut just leaving the supermarket part open. Be a hundred people or more in these places all hyped up and crashing into each other with all the hoarding happening at the moment.

[GGV8Cruza]

Where ya crossing so I can give em the heads up .

This reminds me of a thread a few years ago when the interstaters were coming over the border to deliver some gear

GG

[Bird]

This reminds me of a thread a few years ago when the interstaters were coming over the border to deliver some gear

GG

hahahahahahh was thinking the same LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
was the first night I met forum members out there too