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Originally Posted by Vag277
The arrogance and ignorance of some is sad. GST breakdown state by state 2018-19 State GST share per dollar of Total GST distribution $m VIC 98c $16,830M WA 47c $3,255M NSW 85c $18,030M SA $1.47 $6,751 M
and here for how much WA supports the rest of the country: https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/defaul...ry-2018-19.pdf for balance of payments data.
WA earns 36% of Australian export income but only spends 11% of the import expenditure. About half the exports go to China.. WA would potentially be better off alone. In 1933 the population voted overwhelmingly to secede. With respect to names, only WA and SA are named as part of Australia. The other mainland states seem to cling to the motherland!
and here for how much WA supports the rest of the country: https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/defaul...ry-2018-19.pdf for balance of payments data.
WA earns 36% of Australian export income but only spends 11% of the import expenditure. About half the exports go to China.. WA would potentially be better off alone. In 1933 the population voted overwhelmingly to secede. With respect to names, only WA and SA are named as part of Australia. The other mainland states seem to cling to the motherland!
WA would potentially be better off alone. In 1933 the population voted overwhelmingly to secede. With respect to names, only WA and SA are named as part of Australia. The other mainland states seem to cling to the motherland!
Seceding would be the biggest own goal in the history of the world.
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Originally Posted by dr dre
That was actually made so about 20 years BEFORE the 1918 flu:
(ix) quarantine;
51. Legislative powers of the Parliament
The (Federal) Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of the Commonwealth with respect to:(ix) quarantine;
"Under section 51(ix) of the Constitution, the Commonwealth has power over the states regarding quarantine. Where state and Commonwealth laws are inconsistent, the Commonwealth law prevails.(10) However, this principle proved less clear-cut than its drafters probably intended"
"Before an amendment to the Act in 1912 the Commonwealth did not have the power to act in response to a number of diseases, such as a measles epidemic aboard a ship. The states had the power, but no resources, to take quarantine measures"
"In 1920 the Act was amended to address these constitutional and administrative problems. Section 2A(3) was inserted to give the Commonwealth power to override state legislation by proclamation in an emergency."
https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliam.../rp0405/05rp03
Have a look at the link Ragnor. It does not override the States ability to close its borders and apply restriction in response to a public health threat. It does explain why the States have no authority over which vaccines are selected and how it is distributed as an example.
Originally Posted by Lookleft
It does explain why the States have no authority over which vaccines are selected and how it is distributed as an example.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp....13-p56tsv.html
Originally Posted by Transition Layer
Someone better tell McClown and his offsider Cook. He thinks he can call the shots on that too. Maybe he should pay for it then!
So according to all applicable legislation, division of powers and the National Covid Vaccine Policy once the WA government get the vaccine they are the ones calling the shots in regards to locations, staff, etc.
And having at look at their plans it’s no different from any other state in terms of priority.
I realise you don’t like the WA Government’s border approach but you don’t have to blow a gasket every time they’re mentioned in the press, otherwise you’re going to have an unhappy life.
I realise you don’t like the WA Government’s border approach but you don’t have to blow a gasket every time they’re mentioned in the press, otherwise you’re going to have an unhappy life.
Please make it stop!
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Originally Posted by Bodie1
You muppet, you do realise there's another way or two to Europe? I bet you drive a HSV ute right?
And I bet you drive a Hyundai Ioniq, right?
Or perhaps, don't have a licence yet?
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Not if you aspire to non-stop, there isn't.
Nissan Navarra, although, the k's I'm doing at the moment an i30 would do me nicely, made from steel mined from your cesspit.
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Originally Posted by currawong
mystery to me why people that harbour such a dislike for any particular locality are so concerned when they cannot go there....
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With the treasurer saying jobkeeper won’t be extended, what assistance can those of us who are employed but not getting a wage expect to receive?
I assume we won’t be eligible for Jobseeker due to the fact that we apparently have jobs. Is there anything at all we’ll be able to access (genuine question)?
Its pretty poor form from the LNP. If you haven’t already, may I suggest a quick email to your local federal member.
I assume we won’t be eligible for Jobseeker due to the fact that we apparently have jobs. Is there anything at all we’ll be able to access (genuine question)?
Its pretty poor form from the LNP. If you haven’t already, may I suggest a quick email to your local federal member.
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Originally Posted by currawong
Mystery to me why people that harbour such a dislike for any particular locality are so concerned when they cannot go there....
NSW and Vic having screwed up at the start have both been forced to develop reasonable contract tracing to deal with inevitable outbreaks when people start moving around.
McGowan has preached eradication, if they have instituted contract tracing it's unclear to what extent and it's never been tested in anger, ongoing response is to hide under the bedcovers and operate as a hostage state.
I can see how I'd be looking to come into the state election campaign as opposition - "if you never want to see your east coast grandkiddies ever again that's your choice vote McGowan, if you think that's not really the way to live life better think of the other bloke".
Nuanced of course and local issues to ask about the future/past failures raised ie standard political stuff but do NOT not allow the messiahic "I saved you you must vote for me" crap that Queen P was allowed to run with unhindered by a piss weak clueless opposition in QLD.
Originally Posted by galdian
I can see how I'd be looking to come into the state election campaign as opposition - "if you never want to see your east coast grandkiddies ever again that's your choice vote McGowan, if you think that's not really the way to live life better think of the other bloke"
It’s a moot point, he’s unlikely to retain his seat anyway at the election (holds it on a 0.7% margin) and the Libs are going to be wiped out in March.
Emperor McGowan
McGowan holds the highest approval rating of any modern politician in Australia, the March election is effectively a formality. If I were the WA Libs I’d be more concerned about the following election.
If I were McGowan I’d be spending more time talking to federal Libs to try to wheel and deal some programs that would benefit both parties.
If I were McGowan I’d be spending more time talking to federal Libs to try to wheel and deal some programs that would benefit both parties.
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heard a rumour that China is quietly offering very cheap loans in the Pacific. As many billions as these island nations want (that they'll never ever be able to repay).
We better all start learning mandarin.
We better all start learning mandarin.
Originally Posted by Kickstarter
heard a rumour that China is quietly offering very cheap loans in the Pacific. As many billions as these island nations want (that they'll never ever be able to repay).
