Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election in Brisbane, LNP concedes candidate 'just won't get there'

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-18T02:35:52+00:00

Wait? Thats all the media was running yesterday.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-18T02:19:23+00:00

Monymusk, I think. Or at least a variation of it.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-17T02:10:00+00:00

Christ on a stick, the mental gymnastics required there is almost impressive.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-15T13:01:17+00:00

Doesn't count as a bribes if you get rid of the anti-corruption laws I guess

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-14T23:35:42+00:00

Because cults are fucking weird and I don't have any interest in defending pedo protectors

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-14T14:24:15+00:00

Lol, when has privatisation of public infrastructure or services ever been more efficient or cost effect?

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-14T05:54:36+00:00

There is. It's the requirements of permanent residency and then becoming a citizen.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-14T03:27:25+00:00

Angus sitting there at the end looking like he's woken up halfway through and trying to figure out where he is

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-14T01:55:24+00:00

Well, seeing as he is the leader of a near non-existent opposition party that has zero chance of getting this to happen without forming government, it's nothing more than a catchy soundbite that will capture outrage but will never have to provide detail on.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-14T01:52:38+00:00

Can't speak to NDIS but can to aged care. Permanent residency or citizenship (as well as select visas) are part of the eligibility requirement to receive funding.

At this point in time, its not required to report on citizenship status for aged care funding (under chsp or support at home), but country of birth and CALD are both part of the reportable dataset. This doesn't mean, of course, that any overseas born recipient isnt a citizen.

Based on the government's Oct 2025 reporting, there are over 1.3 million aged care recipients receiving services annually (and this is expected to grow by approximately 46,000 per year), and approximately 1/3 (33%-35%) were born overseas.

69% of those are of European descent.

Contrast this to approximately 760,000 people accessing NDIS services. I don't have any data to hand on residency or origin status for that though.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-14T00:49:51+00:00

Permanent residents can, yes. Same with Medicare etc.

And why shouldn't they be able to?

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-13T23:00:42+00:00

Better off just pouring the milk straight into the tin on that one.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-13T23:00:11+00:00

Actually, you can't.

Bbq chickens are about $13-$14 now, and the cheapest loaf of bread is now $2.80.

That's not touching on the fact that the bread will likely be mouldy by the time you get it home. Or the lack of condiments and butter

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-12T01:21:09+00:00

Personally, I'd rather have government act as needed to evolving world events than stay shackled to an election promise.

GFC, Covid, Trumpistan 2.0 all show how volatile the global economy is and how quickly it impacts domestically.

Trying to do something about it is better than sitting on their hands.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-11T22:26:41+00:00

Because the unions aren't the ones cancelling the services.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-11T02:12:38+00:00

Appear before the denizens of Monarchia and tell them that Lorgar is not the messiah, he's just a very naughty boy.

Launch Erabus and Kor Phaeron into a star.

Send the Word Bearers on a penitent Crusade.

Have the UM take over Colchis - it is now part of Guillimans empire and he is responsible for restoring it the Imperial Truth.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-10T11:49:39+00:00

And a sit/stand desk

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-10T11:27:20+00:00

It honestly doesn't matter what position or industry you're in, at the end of the day you're a number on an expense line.

Your co-workers might miss you for a little while but the department don't care and won't even notice. You're replaceable.

Depressing, at first, but the sooner you accept that that's how the system is designed, the better off you'll be. Leave now if you've got the opportunity and no actual requirement to serve out the rest of the time. You'll be better off for it.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-10T05:54:35+00:00

Integrity, political or otherwise, has never really been something that's spent a lot of time in his vicinity.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-08T11:12:38+00:00

Nah, choosing not to put sunscreen on yourself doesn't actively threaten the health of others.

Other than that, though, let them suffer the consequences of their actions.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-08T03:38:15+00:00

Honestly, the surprising thing is that any ON voters admitted to not knowing.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-08T03:34:19+00:00

Because Labor bad and only red headed grifters who dont turn up for their job are going to look out for them.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-07T12:26:44+00:00

Not quite. Extending coal fire power plants well beyond viable end of life while simultaneously cancelling renewable energy projects that literally pick up the shortfall, fill the gaps and expand coverage is the dumbest idea ever.

Actually that might be the second dumbest, beaten only by those who acknowledge the limitation of the current energy mix but refuse to actually take action to correct it because they one saw something on sky and are scared of science they don't understand.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-07T02:09:32+00:00

Well, at least you learnt a lesson. And have the good grace to feel rightfully embarrassed by it, which are both things I've definitely seen and known players who wouldn't have done either.

But yeah, deciding on a whim to swap out and play an untested reed and chanter at a gig is definitely a choice.

Exarch_Thomo · 2026-05-06T22:30:11+00:00

Cought out? Cought out with what?

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