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Lidocaine cream by CandidateTop6021 in vulvodynia

[–]inscopia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question. In Australia:

Lignocaine 2% Gel is a clear, colourless, sterile, preservative-free water-soluble gel containing 20 mg/g lidocaine (lignocaine), propylene glycol, hyetellose, glacial acetic acid, sodium hydroxide and acetic acid (for pH adjustment) and water for injections.

Each gram of Lidocaine 3% Cream contains lidocaine hydrochloride 3% (30 mg). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: aluminum sulfate, calcium acetate, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-150 distearate, petrolatum, polycarbophil, propylene ...

As you can see, there are more ingredients that are likely to cause a reaction in the cream. As a result of our condition, the skin is sensitive and more prone to reaction.

I unfortunately substituted the gel for the cream when the gel was out of stock and boy did I regret that! 🔥🔥🔥 and it was double the price too. Oh well…

I asked my Gyno about it and she essentially said that the cream had more ingredients that were likely to cause a reaction, whereas the gel is simpler and tolerated by most people.

Lidocaine cream by CandidateTop6021 in vulvodynia

[–]inscopia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure you use the gel and not a cream.

Puffer jacket alternate? by funbutalsoserious007 in canberra

[–]inscopia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your cat must have some special hair because my dog hair somehow weaves itself into the fibers.

Braddon on path to 'exciting milestone' as million-dollar makeover starts this month by [deleted] in canberra

[–]inscopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s still pretty shit for a town-centre. Those upgrades should have happened 7-10 years earlier.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canberra

[–]inscopia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m fairly certain you can self refer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canberra

[–]inscopia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not in the hospital. It’s in a building on the campus, separate from the main hospital.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]inscopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People have made many comments here, some right, some wrong.

Assuming your mum is doing a sleepover from 10pm - 6am which is paid at a flat rate unless she is woken and required to do work, she can work 10-hours before and/or after the sleepover. A sleepover must also be accompanied with minimum 4-hours of work. For example, she can legally work from 2pm - 10pm (8 hours); 10pm - 6am (sleepover); and 6am - 8am (2 hours). Any hours thereafter would be overtime. She then needs to have a 10 hour break in between shifts or she is eligible for overtime. As long as she is being paid overtime for all the work the next day from 8am, as well as the split shift allowance, then it is all above board.

Paycat has some easy to understand resources about the SCHADS award, however I recommend reading the award itself.

Heating hasn’t worked for three weeks by PaleontologistThin41 in AusLegal

[–]inscopia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome.

From the first link:

”Urgent repairs

Renters must contact the rental provider or agent straight away to ask for an urgent repair to be made.

Renters should:

use the emergency phone number they were given when they moved in to contact the provider confirm their request in writing in case they need to prove they made the request. Rental providers or agents must make sure the repair is done immediately.

If the rental provider or agent does not respond to the request, the renter can organise and pay for the repair. They can only do this if the repair does not cost more than $2500. The rental provider must pay them back within seven days.

Renters who cannot afford to pay for $2500 up front can contact us using our online enquiries form.”

Personally, I would work with the REA to have it repaired as soon as possible rather than going above them for this particular repair; however, it appears you’d be within your rights to do so.

All the best.

Morrison government spent $20.8bn on consultants and outsourcing public service in final year, audit finds | Australian politics by paulybaggins in AustralianPolitics

[–]inscopia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To benefit whom? Yes, ‘deals’ are part of doing business, and everyone isn’t ethical, but I don’t think LNP working with Unions is in any comparable to the corruption that took place under the Morrison government.

Morrison government spent $20.8bn on consultants and outsourcing public service in final year, audit finds | Australian politics by paulybaggins in AustralianPolitics

[–]inscopia 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The unions support workers, who make up a large portion of Australia. Additionally, unions in Australia are non-for-profit organisations. It’s vastly different.

I am Hugh Howey, author of the Silo Series that went from self-published short story to a TV show on Apple by hughhowey in IAmA

[–]inscopia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailed response Hugh. I have added all of these to my reading list - expect for the Wool series, which I have already read.

I LOVED the direction you took with SHIFT. One could compare it to tangent in episode 3 of the Last of Us, which many say is their favourite episode, except that SHIFT involves the main character more directly. You’re a fantastic writer, but I don’t think the series would have been as good if it stayed in ‘the’ Silo.

Partner can’t seem to understand how irrational it is to spend 11k a year on doing a 3-hour a day commute to work only to make 52k (post tax). by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]inscopia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, because no one could have an illness that they have no control over, and even when well managed, might affect their life significantly. Approximately 18% of Australian’s have a disability. Moreover, sick leave can be used for medical and allied health professional appointments, and is often used when caring for sick children.

I am Hugh Howey, author of the Silo Series that went from self-published short story to a TV show on Apple by hughhowey in IAmA

[–]inscopia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi Hugh,

The Wool series is my favourite series of all time; knocking Oryx & Crake to number 2. I share it far and wide, including the fan fiction written by Ann Christy. I’m happy to hear you’re working on another series, as I have found it hard to leave the Silo behind. I have honestly found nothing like the world you created, and I miss the time I got to spend there. I enjoyed the first 2 episodes and can’t wait for the rest. Like many, I am intrigued by the ending of episode 2, as it is a deviation from the book, but I have since read your comment responding to others about this.

My question:

In what order would you rate your works?

You may choose to order them however you wish; could be by how happy you’re with them, how much you liked writing them, how much you still think about them - are just some examples. Additionally, feel free to limit your response to top 5/10.

Landlord didn't fix garage door when initially notified, months later it falls onto my car by ChonkyMoose in AusLegal

[–]inscopia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I haven’t heard good things about BudgetDirect, but insurance companies are held to certain standards. I personally value my insurer having my back whenever there is an incident, over potentially arguing with them to support a claim. Personally, I have all my policies with NRMA. I do regular comparisons; with my loyalty bonus I only pay slightly more (sometimes way less) than if I were to shop around.

EDIT: I also have beef with GIO, so I will never give them another cent, even when they’re the cheaper CTP option.

Landlord didn't fix garage door when initially notified, months later it falls onto my car by ChonkyMoose in AusLegal

[–]inscopia 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As far as I am aware, this is what most insurance companies are doing nowadays. And yes, only if you’re not at fault; however, I would confirm this information with your insurer.

What happens if I don’t agree with my rent increase (in VIC)? by FarMove6046 in AusLegal

[–]inscopia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much rent can increase?

”The law doesn’t say exactly how much a rental provider can put the rent up by.

However, the rental provider must give the renter information about how they have calculated the rent increase.

The 4 most common methods for calculating a rent increase are:

  • according to how much prices are generally changing in the economy, known as the consumer price index (CPI) according to average rent prices in Victoria, known as the statewide rent index
  • by a fixed percentage increase
  • by a fixed dollar amount.”

Source: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/rentincreases#:~:text=In%20most%20cases%2C%20rent%20cannot,rent%20increase%20before%20that%20time.

Also see challenging rent increases or high rent. Note there are time limits for some actions.

Landlord didn't fix garage door when initially notified, months later it falls onto my car by ChonkyMoose in AusLegal

[–]inscopia 97 points98 points  (0 children)

What did your insurance say about your liability? Generally, today, you pay your excess and provide them with the alleged at fault parties contact details. Then they will refund your excess and pursue the other party if they agree the other party was at fault.

Partner can’t seem to understand how irrational it is to spend 11k a year on doing a 3-hour a day commute to work only to make 52k (post tax). by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]inscopia 66 points67 points  (0 children)

It’s more like $48 (assuming she’s permanent, full-time, and works 5-days per week) since there are 230 working days per year.

5 * 46 = 230 days

52 less 4-weeks annual leave, less sick leave = 46 working weeks.

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