What will you be doing with the government's $1000 per child christmas bonus?

[nagromeyk]

Hi everyone,

Was just curious to start this thread ... how will you be spending your "bonus"?

[ss_storm]

I won't be getting any But if I did, I'd probably spend a little on items for the kids, maybe for things they need like clothes, shoes etc. And perhaps one new toy. But overall I think I'd just save it...I know I know, foiling Mr Rudd's evil spending plan... but hey, he "gave" it to us, we should be able to do what we like with it!

I just hate to think of that money being wasted, particularly in say some of the "poorer" families (I'm sure you know the kind I mean), where they have 5-6 kids, but then will just waste it on alcohol/drugs, and none of it will be spent on the kids, or buying necessities....

Anyway, hope you all enjoy your christmas bonus!! Too bad it wasn't next christmas, or even at the end of the financial year, that they were doing it! Lol

[Pretty Butterfly]

I just hate to think of that money being wasted, particularly in say some of the "poorer" families (I'm sure you know the kind I mean), where they have 5-6 kids, but then will just waste it on alcohol/drugs, and none of it will be spent on the kids, or buying necessities....

A lot of smaller towns up here have called in extra police because they are expecting a massive rise in alcohol sales in the next two weeks...

We are putting half on bills, and half on putting down turf for the kids in the backyard. Damn bills!!!

[aussienic]

3/4 of it is going into our holiday savings fund for next year and the rest is going on everyting for Xmas.. presents, fuel for travelling, food ect..

Will make this xmas just that little bit easier without having to worry (too much) about what we spend.. We can sit back and enjoy the holidays without the worry of bills to pay..

[Kitt3n]

It was going to be a new bed for DD, but for now it will cover the last moolah we owe my midwife - and then when we get the rebate from our health fund the little one will get her new bed.

We also have rego etc due by 20th December, great time of year for that huh??!!

[aussienic]

rego tip.. We used to have it due in january so we opted to pay it for 6 mnths which took us to August then we went back to yearly..

[nelly]

we won't be getting it either but it would have gone on costs for this pg and birth and getting ready for the new baby.

[~Aveta~]

if, IF, i get it, and i'm not sure if we really are eligible, it will go on two new fron wheel bearings and registering my car so i can continue to give DD driving lessons and run her and her friends about.

[visitor1]

Ours will be stocking up on nappies, wipes, formula, xmaz pressies and odds and ends for the kids, and the rest into savings accounts.

[2girlz]

Quarter goes to a payment on my braces and another quarter will pay for my flights to Bali
The rest will be used for topping up what we lose when DF's work goes quiet

[nagromeyk]

Has anyone actually had it paid into their account yet? Or does it go in tonight?

[Visitor8]

Well since I don't have to stock up on nappies or formula I am getting a bigger fridge, I am getting a few extra Chrissy presents for the kids and I am also getting MYSELF some clothes

[aussienic]

Has anyone actually had it paid into their account yet? Or does it go in tonight?

It goes in when your next payment is due..

for example my next FTB payment is due Friday so i assume it will be in the bank then,,

it isn't showing up on the centrelink website yet but I was told or read it will show up 2 days prior to it going in..

another thing i read was if you were due to be paid FTB today then expect it in the bank by wednesday..

[maz]

Has anyone actually had it paid into their account yet? Or does it go in tonight?

I checked the website sasha as I get my family tax payment today and it wasnt in....the site said wednesday

Kimbaz - OMG honey...you get to buy all newborn nappies again!!!! woo hoo ...cant wait to see apic of that cover on his bum

[AnyDream]

We just bought a maxirider AHR so that part will go towards the credit card.

And then I'll be having me a dishwasher once we're back in our house!!

[C~Q]

I'm getting the car serviced and paying for my Cert 4 - f there's anything left then thats going on pressies - a trip to crazy clarks for us I think

[Liz]

Why on earth should my taxes subsidise paying a bonus to the likes of the Packers or Hewitts?

Who cares if the idea is to spend it and put it back into the economy? Why not let them go and blow it on a new handbag?? You can't tell me these people don't know how to spend money.

I could say the same that I don't want my tax dollars to fund Kel84's trip to Bali! (sorry Kel.. had to pick one ) Or I don't want my tax dollars paying for someone's alcohol for a month!

And actually it is discrimination. Against those who don't have children, and those that earn more than others.
discrimination: to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality

[PinkPalace]

i see it as i paid tax and now it is my turn until i return to work next year! lol

we bought a new computer already so will pay it off.