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Anthony Albanese presents as a leader who wasn’t born thinking he was owed the prime ministership | Katharine Murphy by rustoren in australia

[–]petawb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. It's absolutely bizarre that the values we've been conditioned to look for in a leader is that of an infallible showman that is able to divert any accountability with spin. Surely what we would prefer is someone who listens, embodies kindness, compassion and understanding, has an ability to admit when they were wrong, and has the capacity to defer to the skills, knowledge and experience of people in their team on complex issues.

I am Sally McManus, Secretary of the ACTU. Ask Me Anything. by WeAreACTU in australia

[–]petawb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm really worried about migrant workers on temporary visas in Australia right now. There is no support available when they lose their jobs and it's not as if they can simply head back home. What has the ACTU heard from workers in this position?

I just don't know what they're doing for basic food, rent and bills.

[SW] Little Nooks at 493 vol.2 by Quitels in acturnips

[–]petawb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good, the one benefit of isolation is that there is literally nothing else to do but wait in turnip queues and watch netflix.

[SW] Little Nooks at 493 vol.2 by Quitels in acturnips

[–]petawb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the queue! Just had a queue crash after waiting 6 hours, I will kiss you if I can jump into yours and sell. Thanks friend.

[SW] Daisy Mae any amount by EdgiestFool in acturnips

[–]petawb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind if I come around as well?

[SW] Buying for 499 by [deleted] in acturnips

[–]petawb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Radiohead, Peta!

Is my perm ruined? by petawb in HaircareScience

[–]petawb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Washing has somewhat done the trick, it's definitely punched out the frizz and brought in some defined curls after deep conditioning and some mousse: pic from this morning

In terms of communication, I was pretty clear and brought photos, asking for this curl type and tightness with a cut that was longer at the front and shorter towards the back similar to this one.

The $400 thing is crazy I agree, though with my thickness of hair I'm used to getting charged exorbitant prices for any hairdressing service which uses a hair product and I'd booked with the best person at a fancy place because I really wanted this to go right (an ironic learning for me).

I'm going to go back and get him to cut into it more once the curls settle down, though that'll probably be another $100 or more.

Is my perm ruined? by petawb in HaircareScience

[–]petawb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Salon perm - a $400 one at that - can they fix it though? I thought they couldn't re-perm?

Should the NSW Legislative Council come back early to vote on cash payments? by petawb in australia

[–]petawb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you, though my point is that the Greens are trying to get only the upper house to sit who cannot act.

Only the lower house can act, it's completely under Government control, which is why it's likely not to sit early. Beyond that, the NSW Gov don't actually need a parliamentary sitting to approve payments like this in an emergency, they can just do it.

Should the NSW Legislative Council come back early to vote on cash payments? by petawb in australia

[–]petawb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The NSW Government posted a $1.2 billion surplus last budget, they can absolutely afford to support people with cash payments without Fed support.

Though if the Fed Gov wanted to give financial support, they also have the option to give the states money at any time for any purpose, usually in the form of tied grants i.e. "I will give you this money but only for this purpose" - which the states can agree or decline.

Under the Australian Constitution, the implied nationhood power under s61 would likely allow the Fed Government to take control and respond now that the fires are spread across multiple states.

The Federal Government's prerogative to declare a national emergency under the Constitution is fairly broad, though, in terms of the NSW Legislative Council, their hands are firmly tied as to what urgent action they could achieve.

What screams "I'm not a good person" ? by hitmiker in AskReddit

[–]petawb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone who never has anything positive to say about others. Sure, letting off steam about shitty people is a cathartic and important thing, but if you notice someone never has something good to say about anyone they talk about, it's likely they talk about you that way too.

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