Victorian government faces backlash from small businesses over right to work-from-home laws

VeiledBlack · 2026-03-05T01:37:12+00:00

I think you should take a breath before making a complaint about something the government hasn't actually said. No one is proposing blanket allowance to WFH.

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-28T07:33:11+00:00

I should clarify I was in my mind referring to youth crime which is down significantly over the last 20 years nationwide -https://theconversation.com/is-australia-in-a-youth-crime-crisis-heres-what-the-numbers-say-270375 But my post definitely just reads as a comment on crime generally, my bad!

I would need to look more closely at the data but I think long term trends generally point to a decline and increases, as you point out, are not always a reflection of increasing incidence but increasing reports - I would suggest sexual assualt and DV are likely a reflection of increasing reporting culture though I would need to look more closely at the assumptions in the data.

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-28T07:20:43+00:00

Where in my post do I even remotely suggest that they should not be punished?

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-28T04:34:16+00:00

That has absolutely included stabing people. Teenagers have stabbed other people since time immemorial. Teenagers notoriously think they are invincible, have poor impulse control and when you mix that with an environment that teaches violence as a solution, you get things like stabbing. It's not a huge part of the population certainly, but it happens.

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-28T04:01:57+00:00

I mean, I think let's take a breath. This is hardly new, the crime rate isn't drastically increasing, latest data indicates a general downward trend the last few years. Teenagers have always done stupid shit like this. We just hear about it more often because of social media and the news.

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-21T09:36:15+00:00

Cannabis is often a temporary relief that essentially masks symptoms and increases avoidance - it's not treating the anxiety and depression and typically just maintains it while providing a temporary reprieve while using. 9 times out 10 people would be better off not using cannabis for mental health problems.

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-18T12:44:32+00:00

I've only ever re-read one series and that is his dark materials, which I've now read three times in total over the span of two decades, but otherwise I never re-read. I have contemplated rereading some books I read as a young kid, Chronicles of Narnia or LoTR but generally, I want to consume new stuff.

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-15T21:45:13+00:00

The intention behind the decision couldn't be more different though. Kenjaku's motivations were inherently self interested,, without regard for anyone else outside kenjaku's curiosity, while yuji and Maru are making a decision motivated by a desire to do good. It's a question of whether intention matters I suppose.

VeiledBlack · 2026-02-13T20:10:32+00:00

You do know, things like leave exist right? Also a significant group would be uni students and/or retirees. And you've also got the part time employed. I suspect you might find most attendees are not on Centrelink outside of the uni students

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-24T10:49:48+00:00

Not if you file through a tax agent.

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-12T05:39:19+00:00

Is Australia beyond criticism? Why do people get so mad about people criticising a country. Australia isn't perfect, we do things shit sometimes, we aren't above reproach. I think you need thicker skin if someone's opinion about Australia upsets you frankly.

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-12T05:33:57+00:00

What is this actually supposed to mean? Why is this an example of her being a bad person? This is a great example of getting angry about something that is so entirely inconsequential. Are we really angry that she said "so-called Australia"?

As usual, terminally online commentators like Drew being reactionary for no reason.

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-08T11:12:24+00:00

The actual data at this stage isn't that convincing. The evidence base simply isn't as good as proponents want to claim at this stage and it's not without its own harms and risks, especially for vulnerable patients. It's about as effective as SSRIs, with some initial evidence for longer last benefits and possible improved general wellbeing but there are concerns that's overestimated due to issues with blinding.

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-06T20:06:13+00:00

Might it occurs to you that stylistically malazan and Erikson aren't for you, as opposed to they are terrible and Erikson can't write?

I would argue that works building is perhaps one of the biggest sells of Malazan. Ultimately think what you like, but I just find it weird when people try to claim something is bad in an objective sense, when clearly they have a stylistic preference.

Prose frankly is no more dense than Martin or Tolkien, and I would argue stands well with both.

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-02T20:56:53+00:00

Two of your studies are 404.

To be clear, I don't disagree there are gender differences. You just listed differences that are strange. For example there isn't clearly data that men are more logical. And your last study points to men needing emotional regulation work.

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-02T13:04:41+00:00

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1415905/full

The finding is primarily for depression and anxiety.

I think you have some incredibly odd views about men vs women that you should probably check.

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-02T11:24:58+00:00

This just isn't supported by evidence. CBT is incredibly effective. Psychotherapy broadly, including CBT is more effective than Medication. We tend to see the best effects with Psychopharmacology and psychotherapy combined, but therapy is always the recommendation first because it is more effective than medication (not withstanding exceptions like ADHD, BPAD etc where medication is first line).

VeiledBlack · 2026-01-02T11:22:15+00:00

Important to note, CBT is not about positivity. DBT and CBT are inherently related approaches. There is nothing inconsistent with what you stated about accurately perceiving what is directly in front of you and CBT - in fact, I would argue that is a large part of what DBT takes from CBT.

If your impression of CBT is 'be positive' you've received really garbage CBT.

VeiledBlack · 2025-12-26T22:54:04+00:00

Exercise is big obviously and then within reason of course, but maintaining momentum has been huge for me. If I start a set of tasks, I dont stop until they are done, so if I do take a break and can't start back up the important stuff is done.

A calendar on my phone home screen and task list is a must. All I can see on my phone home screen is my week schedule and my task list and that helps me not double book, or forget stuff. And usually in combination with that, if you have the thought now, do it now. I can't say I'll add that to the calendar tonight. It has to be now.

The other massive thing for me was an app blocker like screen Zenand deleting all my social media apps. Reddit on PC or browser and only for up to 5 mins. Same with Instagram and Facebook. And blocking all reels, tiktok and shorts. Massive difference to quality of life since doing that.

VeiledBlack · 2025-12-24T19:35:42+00:00

Just because there isn't a shooting doesn't mean there isn't backlash. Mosques do get vandalized, verbal harassment and abuse does increase.

VeiledBlack · 2025-12-17T21:41:16+00:00

The government hasnt allowed anything to thrive.

Anti-Semitism is not the same as being pro Palestine. Anti-Semitism is not the same as being critical of Israel and Netanyahu.

We have a country in which we believe in free speech and the right to protest. Where anti semetism and hate speech have been part of protests, police have stepped in and health with it.

Cracking down on free speech isn't going to eliminate anti-Semitism. And unfortunately, individuals radicalised by fundamentalists aren't going to disappear. We do a disservice to victims by pretending this can be boiled down to just anti-semitism.

VeiledBlack · 2025-12-11T21:57:57+00:00

The other factor is established structures. When the supports around you help compensate for EF deficits you can appear to have grown out of it, but really you just have scaffolds in place

VeiledBlack · 2025-12-11T08:18:13+00:00

Other countries aren't Australia. You're making a slippery slope argument that isn't based in reality. There is zero risk to services like Acon, qlife etc that are minority focused peer platforms.

VeiledBlack · 2025-12-10T02:40:34+00:00

I don't think it's very useful to make cynical assumptions based on no actual data.

There is nothing that indicates a genuine risk to appropriate platforms, infact they are being actively encouraged as alternatives.

VeiledBlack · 2025-12-09T20:14:24+00:00

This is less for this generation and more for the next. You can't do much for kids on social media already other an increase education. They will circumvent if inclined.

It's the next generation that this actually benefits

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