just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more,
i did not realise i was so well off
tezza said
07:32 AM Aug 14, 2014
no politics here please
deverall11 said
10:47 AM Aug 14, 2014
Yes tezza, at times the truth hurts
exa41 said
02:09 PM Aug 14, 2014
don't worry , you wont be able to keep it for long.
Vic41 said
02:39 PM Aug 14, 2014
Politics aside, fuel prices affect us all, whether retired or working.
All workers including the poorest paid need a car these days to get to work, especially those working odd hours.
Even job hunting in most cases require a car to get to the employers for interviews etc, not all are on public transport routes.
And of course other domestic chores, like shopping, medical and other appointments, taking kids to school etc.
Someone mentioned here that our fuel is cheaper in Oz than some other countries but I would still not like to see it raised anymore than it already is, very hard for those on lower incomes. The poor will definitely suffer the most from this mooted increase. Fine for the rich, they can afford it.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Thursday 14th of August 2014 02:42:28 PM
rockylizard said
03:18 PM Aug 14, 2014
Gday...
Wot you sed Vic .... and then there is the "ripple effect".
The increased cost of fuel WILL end up in EVERY product and service we utilise and/or consume - resulting in increased prices.
Producers, service industry and businesses will simply pass their additional fuel cost on.
Cheers - John
GaryKelly said
04:32 PM Aug 14, 2014
Even poor people need their cars, so they buy cheap used cars that are less fuel efficient and use more petrol. They also require more maintenance which is expensive. Being poor is a vicious circle.
Not offended by the stats, I get tired of media sensationalism without a total view of any topic.
Sure I bet he wishes he had maybe said something different.
I,m more annoyed at those who don't want to work and expect the freebies, that costs me more in taxes and I don't even get anything for it, at least when I pay tax on fuel I get to enjoy going somewhere!
just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more,
i did not realise i was so well off
Politics aside, fuel prices affect us all, whether retired or working.
All workers including the poorest paid need a car these days to get to work, especially those working odd hours.
Even job hunting in most cases require a car to get to the employers for interviews etc, not all are on public transport routes.
And of course other domestic chores, like shopping, medical and other appointments, taking kids to school etc.
Someone mentioned here that our fuel is cheaper in Oz than some other countries but I would still not like to see it raised anymore than it already is, very hard for those on lower incomes. The poor will definitely suffer the most from this mooted increase. Fine for the rich, they can afford it.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Thursday 14th of August 2014 02:42:28 PM
Gday...
Wot you sed Vic .... and then there is the "ripple effect".
The increased cost of fuel WILL end up in EVERY product and service we utilise and/or consume - resulting in increased prices.
Producers, service industry and businesses will simply pass their additional fuel cost on.
Cheers - John
This is not politics. Just statistics.
Worth a look.
http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2014/8/14/policy-politics/joe-hockeys-petrol-blunder?utm_source=exact
Hope I don't offend by posting this.
Sure I bet he wishes he had maybe said something different.
I,m more annoyed at those who don't want to work and expect the freebies, that costs me more in taxes and I don't even get anything for it, at least when I pay tax on fuel I get to enjoy going somewhere!