"'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'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 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'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
