Author: Kev

I’m a bit disappointed that CanDo let the ALP keep 7 seats but with a by-election in the offering, with Anna finally getting the message and resigning, it could be only six seats soon.

In my humble opinion, Labor’s problem is it’s selection of candidates. Too many are from the ALP political class. Look at Kate from Ashgrove – Arts degree…David Hammill’s office…Rob Schwarten’s office…joined Labor Unity Faction…elected!

She has been a prisoner of the Labor Party all her adult life and has little experience outside it. How do you help people in the real world when you have never been there?

On the whole, they are union officials, ministerial and parliamentary staffs and party employees leaving a dirth of ‘real world’ experience from which to draw policy. Even those from the unions are more likely to have worked as a union rep rather than in the industry the specific union represents.

Federal ALP will be shitting themselves. The ALP/Left spin machines will be flat out denying the Queensland election has any federal connections but at the very least it underlines what can happen to a largely incompetent government. I don’t see much difference between the Queensland and federal ALP.

Both ALP Leaders are guilty of saying one thing to get elected and then almost immediately do the opposite,

Both ALP governments have run the economy into the ground leaving billions in debt,

MPs from both ALP governments are largely from the political class and have little experience in business, farming or mining and it shows.

Both leaders, and most ministers, are, or in Anna’s case have been, guilty of attacking the man, Campbell and Abbott, and they badly underestimate both.

The federal ALP can deny any connections between the Queensland and federal spheres till the cows come home but if they all haven’t had their uh-uh thoughts then they are in for a big, big surprise come federal election day.

Altogether a good result and no, I don’t care that we wont have a workable opposition. The ALP deserved to be gutted for what they have done to the state.

Now to continue working towards a similar result in Canberra.

As I understand it employers pay the workers superannuation so how come the MRRT is being touted by Swan as giving everyone an increase in superannuation guarantee;

“Around 8.4 million workers will enjoy a more secure retirement with the increase in superannuation guarantee.

Paul Kelly in The Australian says;

Labor keeps implying the mining tax will finances the super increase from 9 per cent to 12 per cent. It doesn’t. At present, business is meeting this cost.

Sinclair Davidson at Catallaxy says;

Strictly speaking it [Super] is paid by employers – they write the cheque – but the burden of superannuation falls on the employee. Wages are reduced to the extent of the superannuation payment. So an increase in superannuation contributions means a reduction in take-home pay.

Some of it could be presumably used to pay public servant super but otherwise I still believe it is a means for Swan to balance his budget.

And if you think, “well at least I have some money in super“, you want to remind yourself that Unions are very involved in management of superannuation funds courtesy of Keating.

Good luck!

Business will pay more super reflected in workers receiving correspondingly less in their pocket, or, business will shed labour, but overall unions will have more money to play with in their super funds.

Sounds like an ALP plan.

If they would just show some inkling of how wealth is created they might improve our situation but while their forte is wealth distribution only, there is no chance.

The LNP started the week by announcing their Better Access to Specialist Care policy.

On Monday Anna Bligh accuses CanDO of official misconduct whilst Lord Mayor

In Cairns on Tuesday, the LNP announced a Regional College for Disaster Management and their policy for Breaking the Cycle of Youth Crime, which includes boosting the number of school based police.

On Tuesday Anna Bligh accuses CanDO of official misconduct whilst Lord Mayor

On Wednesday, the LNP committed to cutting Labor’s projected public transport fare increases in half – reducing the cost of commuting for South East Queensland Commuters.

On Wednesday Anna Bligh accuses CanDO of official misconduct whilst Lord Mayor

On Thursday, the LNP announced their plan to support the agricultural industry by investing in research and development as well as training. CanDo was joined by former Prime Minister John Howard in the Ashgrove Electorate for the announcement of their Blueprint for Queensland Small Businesses

On Thursday Anna Bligh accuses CanDO of official misconduct whilst Lord Mayor

On Friday in Springwood the LNP announced their Education Policy and their goal to make Queensland one of the leading states for literacy and numeracy by 2020.

On Friday Anna Bligh received the Flood Inquiry report which could open up the state to billions in litigation and accuses CanDO of official misconduct whilst Lord Mayor.

On Saturday The CMC report on Anna’s accusations;

“In all matters, the CMC has established there is currently no evidence of official misconduct on the part of Campbell Newman in relation to the allegations raised while he was Lord Mayor of Brisbane,”
“On that basis, the CMC will not be conducting any investigation in relation to Mr Newman.”

She doesn’t even pause to accept the truth.

On Saturday Anna Bligh still accuses CanDO of official misconduct whilst Lord Mayor

She steadfastly refuses to apologise. She goes on to say it is too early to tell if Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman will be cleared of corruption claims.

What part of “there is no evidence of official misconduct” don’t you understand, Anna?

So, a week of the LNP issuing policy statements while Anna continues to accuse CanDo of misconduct in spite of the CMC saying there isn’t any evidence to support her claim.

No ALP policies, other than free swimming lessons, just baseless accusations – that’s all the ammo she has left. She knows she cannot stand on her own record, it being so abysmal, so her only hope of maintaining power is to slander the opposition and hope enough voters fall for her lies.

On all accounts it’s not working…roll on Saturday!