Barnett Budget cash grab
Date: 20 May 2011
The Barnett Government's third budget increases the pain already being felt under the Barnett Government, with another $200 increase in household bills", said Nollamara MLA, Janine Freeman.People are doing it tough and I am very concerned for our future which is clouded by debt which grows to $22 billion by 2015, and will need paying off" said Ms Freeman.
"As a previous community sector volunteer, I welcome the additional money into this area. However It is vital that it goes to organisations, like Uniting Aid and the Edmund Rice Center that deliver on the ground support to those in need in our community."
In addition workers should receive increased pay, especially since Fair Work Australia has identified equal pay issues in the community sector."