The former co-CEO said Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net"
I don’t think this is pro human
The welfare state is a huge failing and the tax base will not cover continued benefits. I’m not in AU but have seen a small tax base try to uphold a large welfare base and think that from what I’ve seen with Australia migration and tax madness it’s only going to get harder there for the common people
quantified · 1d ago
> Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net".
I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve.
When will the new, reasonably-paying jobs emerge?
toomuchtodo · 1d ago
> I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve.
Tax billionaires more? It’s where the wealth is.
wdb · 1d ago
Or tax the companies? And maybe a digital services tax on products like Jira etc.
quantified · 1d ago
The companies are where the billionaires get their fortune, so sure.
fennec-posix · 1d ago
Australian here, our "very strong social safety net" is a NIGHTMARE to navigate, and has stringent requirements that must be met. The pay you get is also NOT enough to live on.
I've walked past homeless people at the train station on hold to Centrelink on their phones. The system is hosed.
So it's Tuesday morning
And my Centrelink hasn't come through
So I pick up the phone
Because I've got some abusing to do
But all I get is elevator music, waiting on the line
On hold all the time
All I get is elevator music, waiting on the line
'Til I get a reply
fennec-posix · 1d ago
To be honest, this should be our National Anthem!
johng · 1d ago
Thank you for posting this. I've been listening to them all night. They are great, I am from the US and grew up on old school punk. This reminds me of that. Excellent!
slater · 1d ago
From Google:
"'Spruik' is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, primarily used as a verb. It means to speak in public, especially to promote or advertise something, often in an enthusiastic or elaborate way. It can also mean to give a speech, spiel, or orate. The word's origin is uncertain, but it's thought to be related to German or Dutch words for speaking."
I don’t think this is pro human
The welfare state is a huge failing and the tax base will not cover continued benefits. I’m not in AU but have seen a small tax base try to uphold a large welfare base and think that from what I’ve seen with Australia migration and tax madness it’s only going to get harder there for the common people
I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve.
When will the new, reasonably-paying jobs emerge?
Tax billionaires more? It’s where the wealth is.
I've walked past homeless people at the train station on hold to Centrelink on their phones. The system is hosed.
https://youtu.be/j58V2vC9EPc?feature=shared
So it's Tuesday morning And my Centrelink hasn't come through
So I pick up the phone Because I've got some abusing to do
But all I get is elevator music, waiting on the line
On hold all the time
All I get is elevator music, waiting on the line
'Til I get a reply
"'Spruik' is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, primarily used as a verb. It means to speak in public, especially to promote or advertise something, often in an enthusiastic or elaborate way. It can also mean to give a speech, spiel, or orate. The word's origin is uncertain, but it's thought to be related to German or Dutch words for speaking."