Oh look!!! Jim Chalmers has finished uni and has a head full of ideas…

Just in case you are interested; Department of Home Affairs Official Australian Values Statement Temporary and Provisional Visa holders:- “I confirm that I have read, or had explained to me, information provided by the Australian Government on Australian society and values. I understand that Australian society values: • respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual; • freedom of religion (including the freedom not to follow a particular religion), freedom of speech, and freedom of association; • commitment to the rule of law, which means that all people are subject to the law and should obey it; • parliamentary democracy whereby our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people, those laws being paramount and overriding any other inconsistent religious or secular “laws”; • equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, or national or ethnic origin; • a ‘fair go’ for all that embraces: • mutual respect; • tolerance; • compassion for those in need; • equality of opportunity for all; • the English language as the national language, and as an important unifying element of Australian society. I undertake to conduct myself in accordance with these values of Australian society during my stay in Australia and to obey the laws of Australia.” Additional for Permanent Visa Holders:- “I undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not my native language. I understand that, if in the future I meet the legal qualifications for becoming an Australian citizen and my application is approved, I will need to pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people.”

What is wrong with our Governor General? Why would she not call a general election? What is she waiting for?

At what point would Australians actually vote for a government that spends less than it earns? This would mean we vote not to take the carrots we are offered to buy our vote every electoral cycle. We have too much debt for this to continue. Our country would need to produce and sell more to other countries at a profit than our government spends. This additional profit is taxed and provides revenue. Then we can stop borrowing. Of course we also need a government that will be honest with us and stop spending any more than it needs. It’s just like running a household really. If you spend too much, you can’t pay your debts to the bank and you lose everything. All you end up with is feeling beaten by the system. When should we expect more from them and stop being the horses taking the carrots? When the debt is hard but manageable or when we have fun out of choices and are broke?

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