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Justathought I see where you’re coming from. You just need to look at it from a different angle. If the definition of wealth is to be in a financial position that you no longer have to work for a living and still able to survive indefinitely at a standard of living that you are comfortable with, well I think they have it.
They don’t have to put their money to work because the government does it for them. They already have their investment that that throws off cash week after week. Their ‘block of flats’ is the government. It’s brilliant. Return of Investment of infinity! All they have to do is have more children and they in turn as you say, learn from their parents how to “get your money for nothing and your chips for free”.
Their society of what‘s mine is yours prevents them from accumulating to much and keeps their standard of living low. That said, a friend who used to work at Centrelink broke down the allowances they receive one day and the average annual income was about $100,000 (not including any possible royalties). That includes all benefits/subsidies. Hard to believe? Just owning a dog gives them about an extra $20 per week (from scratchy memory). And that’s only for one dog. Ever wonder why there are so many camp dogs running around.
Why do you think the inefficient GA industry keeps surviving up there? That is one of the few things you can thank them for, and that is sustaining an industry so we can get our flying experience.
They don’t have to put their money to work because the government does it for them. They already have their investment that that throws off cash week after week. Their ‘block of flats’ is the government. It’s brilliant. Return of Investment of infinity! All they have to do is have more children and they in turn as you say, learn from their parents how to “get your money for nothing and your chips for free”.
Their society of what‘s mine is yours prevents them from accumulating to much and keeps their standard of living low. That said, a friend who used to work at Centrelink broke down the allowances they receive one day and the average annual income was about $100,000 (not including any possible royalties). That includes all benefits/subsidies. Hard to believe? Just owning a dog gives them about an extra $20 per week (from scratchy memory). And that’s only for one dog. Ever wonder why there are so many camp dogs running around.
Why do you think the inefficient GA industry keeps surviving up there? That is one of the few things you can thank them for, and that is sustaining an industry so we can get our flying experience.
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Yesturdays NT News
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Official offends Wadeye elders
By NIGEL ADLAM
09jun06
TRADITIONAL owners from the troubled community of Wadeye have stormed out of a meeting with a senior Federal Government adviser.
They accused Office of Indigenous Policy Co-ordination secretary Wayne Gibbons of bullying them and talking to them like children.
``You seem to listen and take advice from many people, but when we try to tell you what we know would work here, you do not listen to us,'' the traditional owners said in a letter to Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough.
``You only blame us.''
The meeting at Wadeye ended abruptly after Mr Gibbons said:
NO more federal money would be given for housing until homes damaged in rioting were repaired;
GANG members had to help repair the damage; and
EVERY child had to go to school.
He gave the community a one-month deadline.
The community leaders told Mr Gibbons they wanted these three things to happen - but the deadline was unrealistic.
It would take much longer to repair the houses.
And it would be impossible to get every child into school because there were 688 school-age children but only 420 classroom places.
The letter to Mr Brough said Wadeye had worked in partnership with Canberra for three years.
``Is this how one partner treats another - by coming in to their home and demanding unrealistic things and treating them with disrespect?
Mr Brough said:
``We don't expect them to do any structural work but we expect the houses to have the graffiti removed and the roofs to have rocks taken off.
``We'll provide the paint and material,'' he said.
``We also expect children to attend school - and not just occasionally.
``And they found that to be totally unreasonable.
``They have to realise that the situation has changed.''
By NIGEL ADLAM
09jun06
TRADITIONAL owners from the troubled community of Wadeye have stormed out of a meeting with a senior Federal Government adviser.
They accused Office of Indigenous Policy Co-ordination secretary Wayne Gibbons of bullying them and talking to them like children.
``You seem to listen and take advice from many people, but when we try to tell you what we know would work here, you do not listen to us,'' the traditional owners said in a letter to Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough.
``You only blame us.''
The meeting at Wadeye ended abruptly after Mr Gibbons said:
NO more federal money would be given for housing until homes damaged in rioting were repaired;
GANG members had to help repair the damage; and
EVERY child had to go to school.
He gave the community a one-month deadline.
The community leaders told Mr Gibbons they wanted these three things to happen - but the deadline was unrealistic.
It would take much longer to repair the houses.
And it would be impossible to get every child into school because there were 688 school-age children but only 420 classroom places.
The letter to Mr Brough said Wadeye had worked in partnership with Canberra for three years.
``Is this how one partner treats another - by coming in to their home and demanding unrealistic things and treating them with disrespect?
Mr Brough said:
``We don't expect them to do any structural work but we expect the houses to have the graffiti removed and the roofs to have rocks taken off.
``We'll provide the paint and material,'' he said.
``We also expect children to attend school - and not just occasionally.
``And they found that to be totally unreasonable.
``They have to realise that the situation has changed.''
``We'll provide the paint and material,'' he said.
``We also expect children to attend school - and not just occasionally.
``And they found that to be totally unreasonable.
``We also expect children to attend school - and not just occasionally.
``And they found that to be totally unreasonable.
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Hey Erin, thats not my definition of wealth because most people are comfortable with their standard of living, weather it be high or low....they're comfy cause they're used to it. Happy and satisfied would be words I'd use. I don't believe Aboriginals in Aus are happy with their lot, they probably were but not anymore. Too much violence, anger, alcohol abuse, petrol sniffing, lack of independance, lack of confidence and pride. I see your point tho, the whole wealth thing is a side issue anyway.Have a good day.
