NSW bushfire victims denied compensation under new rules

[Bradyns]

[QUOTE=fruxodaily;42659906]It happened in the 70's when the government failed to submit some economics thing and everyone was fucked over, the Governor General revoked the Prime Ministership and an election was called[/QUOTE]

RIP Whitlam. :v:

[Lonestriper]

The liberals valuing money over caring for people in need is no surprise, they've been know arseholes forever

[nick_9_8]

Jesus H Christ Australia needs a [B]decent[/B] prime-minister.

[Dakiin Dovah]

That boy's face in the OP makes me think of that Obama meme, "Not bad"

[DogGunn]

[QUOTE=LuaChobo;42659710]i dont know about you but i think 14 million is less than 22 million[/QUOTE]

Since when are people 18 and younger allowed to vote?

AEC estimates that only ~7.2% of Australia's eligible population are not enrolled, which is around 1.1 million people, not 8 million...

[Gishank]

Whilst I'm not an aussie, I don't neccessarily think this is a bad thing. True, it does suck if you've got no electricity, gas or you've been forced to evacuate for a few days yet surely that money would be better spent on those who have actually lost property, loved ones and been traumitized by the incident?

[DogGunn]

[QUOTE=LuaChobo;42660712]they still didnt vote m8
catch up[/QUOTE]

lel. Why even both replying?
90% is a good turnout, and we got a Liberal Government.

The statement:
"We were doomed when 6 million people didn't even vote on election day (those who did comprised mostly of conservatives)"

Is a load of shit.

[Lonestriper]

[QUOTE=Gishank;42660656]Whilst I'm not an aussie, I don't neccessarily think this is a bad thing. True, it does suck if you've got no electricity, gas or you've been forced to evacuate for a few days yet surely that money would be better spent on those who have actually lost property, loved ones and been traumitized by the incident?[/QUOTE]

Thing is, people may be unable to work while they are evacuated or they are susceptible to running out of food and water while the utilities are down. A little money goes a long way to making the process less painful, especially when people are living paycheck to paycheck. It's not sucking money away from people who have lost their house anyway since they are always going to get compensation regardless of being evacuated/without ultilities. It boils down to the Liberal party being stingy bastards in times of crisis.