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

[Phteven]

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

Many childless people will be getting the bonus.
In the case of welfare and tax cuts 'merit' is the 'quality' of having an income that is deemed worthy of needing the tax cut/handout.

The tax system isn't a bank account where we make deposits in order to be able to withdraw later.

[2girlz]

The tax system isn't a bank account where we make deposits in order to be able to withdraw later.

I know, but we are one of the most taxed countries in the world and it is nice to get something back

[Liz]

hehe - I'm sure the packers wouldn't be taking my tax either

But the whole idea is for it to be spent. Anyone is able to do that. In fact a rich person would probably see $1000 as pocket change and spend it in an instant! I just think it's dumb that you have to be eligible for this payment.

Maybe it should have been done in the form of vouchers so it HAD to be spent. Bit like the $200 voucher thingo for registering for GST. You had to go and spend it, it wasn't just a cash handout.

[2girlz]

I reckon if they had of done it in vouchers probably only the bigger companies would have received the money where as being cash smaller companies/business will receive some of it too

is anyone having trouble logging on to the family assist website?

[maz]

Ah bugger it!!

I might see into getting a tummy tuck..I might then donate the waste blubber to those guys who keep slaughtering the Whales

[Marlene]

My next FTB payment isn't due until Monday the 15th but the c/link site says my "xmas bonus" is going in this Wednesday the 10th, so you may all get it earlier than you think!!

[AnyDream]

Owee Marlene, that sounds nice!

[Ginger]

you're a crackup maz!

i'm buying a new double pram and maxi rider ahr. can't wait!

[sweetpea678]

ours is going on xmas pressies and also concreting for a pergloa and fixing the driveway so helping out a small local concrete business rather than using a large one.