PhilippaN

PhilippaN
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Commented on a story 3:14pm May 17th

"Yes I agree Vagabond, but a tough stand has to be taken by our government, I believe a lot are..."

THE cost of managing the growing influx of asylum seekers will reach $2.867 billion this year, growing to nearly $7.5 billion over the next four years.

Cost of managing asylum seekers will grow to $7.5 billion

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 3:14pm May 17th

"So agree with you robert, they have to see Australia means business!!"

THE cost of managing the growing influx of asylum seekers will reach $2.867 billion this year, growing to nearly $7.5 billion over the next four years.

Cost of managing asylum seekers will grow to $7.5 billion

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 3:14pm May 17th

"gecko spot on, if she wants to treat Australia like her own open quarry, she must pay big time, (thats..."

GINA Rinehart has accused the government of using the mining industry like an automatic teller machine while blasting aboriginal claims for compensation.

Mining industry being treated as ATM, says Gina Rinehart

17 May 2013

Commented on a story 3:13pm May 17th

"Couldnt agree with you more tstevens, banning the mining tax is an outrage, (these companies should pay..."

A COALITION government will press ahead with its promise to abolish the carbon tax, but will not remove the billions of dollars in compensation promised.

Tony Abbott's 'blood oath' to axe carbon tax and save $5b

16 May 2013

Commented on a story 3:13pm May 17th

"I am so angry at the government for not having a back bone to stand up and have the guts to say "No..."

<strong>GRAPHIC VIDEO:</strong> MORE horrific footage, allegedly of Australian cattle being slaughtered in Egypt, was shown in Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday.

Horror animal cruelty video sparks new call for export ban

16 May 2013

Commented on a story 10:47pm May 15th

"Pure and simple, send the boat people back to their own country, enough is enough, Australians are fed..."

THE cost of managing the growing influx of asylum seekers will reach $2.867 billion this year, growing to nearly $7.5 billion over the next four years.

Cost of managing asylum seekers will grow to $7.5 billion

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 6:40am May 15th

"Well said Gasman, this bill must be passed, and the people assured it won't be scrapped when it suits..."

AMIDST the chaos of budget day, Federal Parliament could begin debating a bill designed to empower land owners against gas companies operating on their land.

Government to empower land owners to refuse CSG companies

13 May 2013

Commented on a story 9:35pm May 14th

"Scrapping the Baby Bonus is the most sensible thing Swan has done, it will stop a hugh amount of..."

THE axing of Peter Costello's baby bonus has been one of the most contentious elements of the 2013 Federal Budget handed down by Treasurer Wayne Swan.

Scrapping baby bonus 'will stop so many teenage mums'

14 May 2013

Commented on a story 9:34pm May 14th

"Speedy recovery Ange, you are a strong woman, a selfless decision for your children!"

ANGELINA Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy as she has been found to have the BRCA1 cancer gene, giving her an 87% chance of developing breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy

14 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:40pm May 14th

"Yeah Beewax, thankheavens they are axing the Baby Bonus, the government will save millions, what a fast..."

LABOR has revealed it faces an $18 billion deficit for the coming year but has committed to revolutionalise education and disability funding in Australia.

Swan vows billions in school funding despite $18b deficit

14 May 2013

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