tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9716997.post5482820397345642419..comments2024-03-15T23:30:38.471+11:00Comments on Lindsay's Lobes: Strong arm tactics with states not the way Lindsay Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11030132436987752741noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9716997.post-8941155500999777442014-05-24T11:28:30.206+10:002014-05-24T11:28:30.206+10:00Hi Gary.
Thanks for your visit and I concur with e...Hi Gary.<br />Thanks for your visit and I concur with everything you mention !! <br />Best wishes Lindsay Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030132436987752741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9716997.post-9461742905627637612014-05-22T04:23:36.586+10:002014-05-22T04:23:36.586+10:00Australia and Canada continue to share threads of ...Australia and Canada continue to share threads of history. Right now we both have governments who operate without consultation, attack any opposition and base their actions on decision-based evidence making. <br /><br />I fear we will need to change them both before we see anything responsive or collaborative in the least.<br /><br />Oh...all the best to you my friend...wish we could sit on your patio and discuss this stuff! With Susan too :)Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148485566444804108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9716997.post-46766779866545445152014-05-19T16:30:23.604+10:002014-05-19T16:30:23.604+10:00Hi Susan,
They claim such a right on the basis t...Hi Susan, <br />They claim such a right on the basis the Commonwealth does not “run”’ or own hospitals or schools and the States, who are responsible for governance in these areas, can simply increase their State taxes to make up for the shortfall.<br /><br />This is an arrogant approach and it is hardly surprising State Premiers are furious. <br /><br />But I think the idea was more to do with the States reacting by asking (beg) the Federal Government to increase the GST, so they can top up their share from the increased pot, allowing the Federal government to sheet home blame for the increase to the States. <br /><br />You can imagine how the elected Premiers feel about that!! <br /><br />A more conciliatory approach will need to be taken. <br />Best wishes <br />Lindsay Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030132436987752741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9716997.post-74405088160947279512014-05-19T11:59:57.368+10:002014-05-19T11:59:57.368+10:00That truly is a shocking announcement to make with...That truly is a shocking announcement to make with no forewarning whatever. I'm quite staggered that they felt they had the right, either moral or legal, to do such a thing. <br /><br />The NZ plan seems to have worked well. Is there any reason you can think of that Abbot's government didn't follow suit?<br /><br />susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.com