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Julia Banks states 40 bucks a day
11/05/2018 19:01 Filed in: Politics | julie banks | Centrelink | Newstart | dole | dole bludgers | poverty trap | politicians pay
Julia Banks has stated publicly on ABC Radio "I could live on 40 bucks a day knowing the government is supporting me with Newstart to look for employment" according to the new daily, ABC and other news outlets.
This is a surprising and concerning statement by a politician who gets very little publicity, airtime or attention and in general has little to express, except in question time, where she often appears gesticulating inanely, nodding, laughing (mockingly at the opposition) albeit in well-colored hair, which must cost a bit?.
Always appearing with a seemingly well-kempt and expensive coiffured hairdo, Ms. Banks does not appear to be an authority on the subject matter of poverty nor the ability to live on $40 a day.
Firstly, Ms. Banks receives a salary of around $200,00 + per annum or in excess of $540 per day and for brevity lets say 13 times a person on standard Newstart.
However, Ms. Banks also receives additional benefits such as her mobile phones paid for, an office allowance, vehicle and transport allowances AND significant 'allowed' tax deductions against her income simply for doing her job. Additionally she enjoys and will, even after leaving parliament specific benefits afford to politicians.
Notwithstanding the above, it should also be noted that Ms. Banks has had a career as a lawyer. She has worked in very senior positions with Kraft Foods and Glaxo Smith Kline (please note as this will be important in a later post) - it is fair to assume Ms. Banks did not work for free in these positions nor have to offer her services for three months trial just to get the jobs, and would have had significant benefits.
Simply put, Julia is not poor.
To state "I could live on 40 Bucks a day" when in such a privileged (and we are not stating such is not well earned, we know it takes 'graft' to get into parliament) position, it could be hard to believe that Ms. Banks has a grip on reality in so far as the Dole Bludgers are concerned.
Julia's Hairdo's cost a lot more than $40 a pop and it would be reasonable to assume that she visits the hairdresser rather frequently. Let's not go to the outfits.
Ms. Banks should, and has to apologise to the decent people who have to suffer the rhetoric and high handed horseshit that pours out of her (expensive) lip-glossed mouth. We have nothing against looking great and presenting as best one can, but don't say you can do it on $40 a day.
It's simple - If this viewpoint is incorrect, We will arrange a Big Brother-style event (AM media will arrange) for Ms. Banks to participate in where she will live on $40 a day for 3 months.
In the event Julia will not accept the challenge, then she should resign from parliament, NOW.
If you say it, back it up. Our spreadsheet shows (contact us for details) how out of order this woman is in regards to financial matters. Given She is/was a lawyer, is now a Member of Parliament of Australia, one would expect that she has a basic understanding of financial matters - I.e. capable of adding up using basic arithmetic taught in kindergarten.
It is time that these people who live in "cocoon land" back up their words - people are committing suicide in alarming numbers, dying in Australia due to the breakdown of the system, poverty afflicting innumerable families and people. Politicians, who make statements with no understanding nor care need to be held to account - Ms. Banks is one such person.
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Sources:
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/welfare/2018/05/02/liberal-julia-banks-newstart/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Banks
Personal research and observation
This is a surprising and concerning statement by a politician who gets very little publicity, airtime or attention and in general has little to express, except in question time, where she often appears gesticulating inanely, nodding, laughing (mockingly at the opposition) albeit in well-colored hair, which must cost a bit?.
Always appearing with a seemingly well-kempt and expensive coiffured hairdo, Ms. Banks does not appear to be an authority on the subject matter of poverty nor the ability to live on $40 a day.
Firstly, Ms. Banks receives a salary of around $200,00 + per annum or in excess of $540 per day and for brevity lets say 13 times a person on standard Newstart.
However, Ms. Banks also receives additional benefits such as her mobile phones paid for, an office allowance, vehicle and transport allowances AND significant 'allowed' tax deductions against her income simply for doing her job. Additionally she enjoys and will, even after leaving parliament specific benefits afford to politicians.
Notwithstanding the above, it should also be noted that Ms. Banks has had a career as a lawyer. She has worked in very senior positions with Kraft Foods and Glaxo Smith Kline (please note as this will be important in a later post) - it is fair to assume Ms. Banks did not work for free in these positions nor have to offer her services for three months trial just to get the jobs, and would have had significant benefits.
Simply put, Julia is not poor.
To state "I could live on 40 Bucks a day" when in such a privileged (and we are not stating such is not well earned, we know it takes 'graft' to get into parliament) position, it could be hard to believe that Ms. Banks has a grip on reality in so far as the Dole Bludgers are concerned.
Julia's Hairdo's cost a lot more than $40 a pop and it would be reasonable to assume that she visits the hairdresser rather frequently. Let's not go to the outfits.
Ms. Banks should, and has to apologise to the decent people who have to suffer the rhetoric and high handed horseshit that pours out of her (expensive) lip-glossed mouth. We have nothing against looking great and presenting as best one can, but don't say you can do it on $40 a day.
It's simple - If this viewpoint is incorrect, We will arrange a Big Brother-style event (AM media will arrange) for Ms. Banks to participate in where she will live on $40 a day for 3 months.
In the event Julia will not accept the challenge, then she should resign from parliament, NOW.
If you say it, back it up. Our spreadsheet shows (contact us for details) how out of order this woman is in regards to financial matters. Given She is/was a lawyer, is now a Member of Parliament of Australia, one would expect that she has a basic understanding of financial matters - I.e. capable of adding up using basic arithmetic taught in kindergarten.
It is time that these people who live in "cocoon land" back up their words - people are committing suicide in alarming numbers, dying in Australia due to the breakdown of the system, poverty afflicting innumerable families and people. Politicians, who make statements with no understanding nor care need to be held to account - Ms. Banks is one such person.
ArgueMyAss.com - Feel free to Argue OUR Ass off anytime
Sources:
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/welfare/2018/05/02/liberal-julia-banks-newstart/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Banks
Personal research and observation