In the pre-Centrelink days, the unemployed, disabled, aged, marginalised and students were treated with some respect by the Australian government. Those days are long gone. Up until 1997, Australia had the Department of Social Security, which administered social security payments. This is how they were referred to by both the government and the department. Then … Continue reading It is social security, not welfare
Centrelink are in the firing line, and it’s about time
My recent article The aged pension is not welfare has now been read by nearly 40,000 people in just two days, and I have received emails from over 100 people having problems with Centrelink. The response has been overwhelming. I have responded to many of these emails, and will respond to all of them over … Continue reading Centrelink are in the firing line, and it’s about time
5 January in Australian History
Centrelink’s war on people with disabilities
One thing people with disabilities dread hearing is when Centrelink tells them they are not disabled enough., but it is something they hear all too frequently. Disability can take many forms: it can be intellectual, mental illness, physical or sensory. One can be born with it or acquire it later in life. It doesn't discriminate … Continue reading Centrelink’s war on people with disabilities
4 January in Australian History
3 January in Australian History
The aged pension is not welfare
The aged pension is an entitlement and Centrelink should not be treating it as welfare. All Australians should be entitled to it as a reward for a lifetime of contribution to Australia. While it is true that some contribute more than others, we live in one of the most democratic countries in the world, and … Continue reading The aged pension is not welfare
2 January in Australian History
How Centrelink are causing domestic abuse in Australian families
Centrelink are a major contributor to domestic abuse in Australian families because of their antiquated laws, and it is time the Australian government stepped in and stopped it. Under Centrelink law, if one partner in a relationship is working, the other partner is not entitled to any income support, or gets a drastically decreased amount. … Continue reading How Centrelink are causing domestic abuse in Australian families
Centrelink legislation is in drastic need of reform
The Social Security Act and Social Security (Administration) Act each contain over 1,000 sections, most of which are designed to deny people payments, and many of which are in contradiction to other legislation.Lottery wins, insurance payments and inheritances, when paid in more than one payment, are not classified as income by the Australian Taxation office, … Continue reading Centrelink legislation is in drastic need of reform
1 January in Australian History
My second interview on 7 News about Centrelink
My interview on Sunrise about Centrelink
My interview on A Current Affair about Centrelink
My first interview on 7 News about Centrelink
Courier Mail article about my fight with Centrelink
news.com.au article about my fight with Centrelink
Daily Mail article about my fight with Centrelink
Why retrospective law can be applied to the NACC
Retrospective Legislation It is possible in Australia to break laws that have not yet been created, but there are instances where many would believe this is highly appropriate. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) may be one of these. The two main principles that exist in rule of law in Australia are that if the person … Continue reading Why retrospective law can be applied to the NACC
Unmasking war propaganda against Russian aggression
Russian Propaganda War Since its unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine, Russia has inundated the world with misinformation and disinformation in efforts to justify its military operations and to claim its strict observance of the rules of warfare. Unsurprisingly, many of these efforts have often been penetrated due to the poor and blatant construction exposed by … Continue reading Unmasking war propaganda against Russian aggression
Ukraine: Is a new and different world order being created?
Russian Soldiers Europe is faced with yet another crisis that reminds of the horrors of the two world wars. The consequences of the war ravaging the Eastern part of the European continent, will not be limited only to the region, but will have ramifications on the rest of the world as well. Russia started the … Continue reading Ukraine: Is a new and different world order being created?
Albania 2022: “House of Freedom” vs. Drug-cartel
Albania Although the European and global public is currently focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, majority of political parties in the Republic of Albania are focused on the partial local elections scheduled to take place on 6 March 2022. In Albania, local elections were held on 30 June 2019. The opposition boycotted the local … Continue reading Albania 2022: “House of Freedom” vs. Drug-cartel
Putin’s War
Putin's War People across the world have been shocked by the happenings in Ukraine. A glance at all of the morning newspapers had the events there as the main headline, with Vladimir Putin, the Russian President’s name appearing prominently, Russia seldom. The television coverage is extensive. When the Swedish Vikings, who were known as the … Continue reading Putin’s War
On this day (Australia): In 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated the city of Darwin, killing 71 people
Darwin suburb of Wagaman On 24 December 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated the city of Darwin. The official death toll was 71. Cyclone Tracy, which mostly hit Darwin in the small hours of Christmas Day 1974, killed 71 people and devastated 80 per cent of the city. In the days and weeks following the disaster, most … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated the city of Darwin, killing 71 people
On this day (Australia): In 1948, HMAS Sydney, the first aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy, was commissioned
HMAS Sydney On 16 December 1948, HMAS Sydney, the first aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy, was commissioned. HMAS Sydney (R17/A214/P214/L134) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She was built for the Royal Navy and was launched as HMS Terrible (93) in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II. The carrier was sold to Australia in … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1948, HMAS Sydney, the first aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy, was commissioned
Craig Hill 