butters

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From $30 parmigianas to $15 pints, can Australia still afford the pub? in c/australia@aussie.zone
[–] butters@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago

Even if wages rise, we’re still leaving everyone on Jobseeker or DSP behind.

Dutton flip-flops on proposals for three separate referendums if Coalition wins election in c/australianpolitics@aussie.zone
[–] butters@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Isn’t that how Scomo got elected? If it’s worked in the past for them…

Trapped in 'deep poverty': The people who say they were left behind by the budget in c/australianpolitics@aussie.zone
[–] butters@aussie.zone 7 points 4 weeks ago

Yes it was a very tinkering around the edges budget. There’s no appetite for major tax reform, welfare increases or actual housing policy (negative gearing, capital gains discount). Seems like Australians like middle of the road government.