Tag: welfare

Australian Government Refugee Allowances vs. Australian Pensioners

I was sent this in an email. Can anyone confirm ANY of the details as true? Or is it the complete hoax I think it is?

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THIS IS WRONG AND MUST BE STOPPED!!!!

Australian Government Refugee Allowances vs. Australian Pensioners

It is interesting that the Federal Government provides a Single Refugee with a monthly allowance of $1,890.00 And each can also get an additional $580. 00 in Social Assistance, so a total of $2,470.00 per month.. Family of 4 can receive $9,880.00 per month or yearly $118,685

‘Kick a black’ remark causes uproar in state parliament

Michael Owen, Political Reporter: The Advertiser | September 24, 2008

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24390627-5006301,00.html

TREASURER Kevin Foley has accused State Opposition leader Martin Hamilton-Smith of being happy to “kick a black” and engage in “racism politics”.

Mr Foley went on the attack yesterday in State Parlianment after Mr Hamilton-Smith asked a question about the HomeStart Finance “Nunga Loan” scheme – a home loan package designed for Aborigines – and the risks associated with them.

Mr Hamilton-Smith compared the Nunga Loans product to the subprime loans in the U.S. that sparked an economic meltdown.

He said loans above a property’s value were approved to …