tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post4027711306680329072..comments2024-03-04T16:39:30.609+13:00Comments on Lindsay Mitchell: Budget baloneyLindsay Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04437693272797130833noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post-23258106497547185192022-05-24T10:48:31.025+12:002022-05-24T10:48:31.025+12:00Leaves me cross too. Private & domestic arrang...Leaves me cross too. Private & domestic arrangements get cushioned by the taxpayer when things turn to custard and they expect us to view this top-up as right & just? And so many commentators do! WHat's to stop these folks making their own private arrangements without leaning on the taxpayer, hmm??? If they prefer the safety rail then what we manage to claw back from the parent leaving the nest is fair, surely. Not in the least bit a 'steal'. Sheesh. Hilary Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240590567749247083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post-27504929807876732482022-05-19T20:17:12.383+12:002022-05-19T20:17:12.383+12:00Could be that prior to the budget the govt calcula...Could be that prior to the budget the govt calculated what it was costing them to go after non-custodial parents and determined it was better off not to bother. <br /><br />I have similar thoughts with every rise in minimum wage, or some other payment. <br /><br />They give generously, but are careful to take even more. Zoe Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156265321582479723noreply@blogger.com