$700k worth of savings tips from the government

So the age of entitlement is over, according to Hockey. Lets hope he starts with the biggest money suckers of tax payer money- POLITICIANS - With their overgenerous salaries and perks. Don't get me started on their super!! As they are employed by us taxpayers, don't we get a say on their work conditions and pay etc? I have always felt that ALL politicians are arseholes- Just some are bigger than others! Also read that Joe is wanting to flog off taxpayer owned assets. What will they sell when the cupboard is bare?- Our souls. 

So Joe thinks we are in an age of responsibility, well what have I been doing for the last 45 years, raising a family, paying mortgages, paying taxes etc, I reckon there might be a few Pele n the same situation. Its like being hit with a wet fish...another well thought policy onthe fly from joe. 

Another Government exercise that the public should be aware of February 12, 2014 Media Release “Senior legislators in seven Trans-Pacific Trade Text countries have released a statement <http://www.tppmpsfortransparency.org/> calling for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement text to be released before it is signed by governments, ” Dr Patricia Ranald, Convener of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network, said. The statement involves senior politicians from Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the US, Chile and Peru have expressed concern about the lack of transparency in the TPPA negotiations. “The statement includes the motion from Senator Penny Wong, ALP Shadow Trade Minister, which was passed in the Senate last December calling for the release of text of the TPP and all other trade agreements before they are signed. The statement is also endorsed by Senator Peter Whish-Wilson,” said Dr Ranald. “The current Australian process is that Cabinet signs off on the text of the agreement before it is released for public and Parliamentary scrutiny. The subsequent Parliamentary committee review cannot change the text. Parliament can only vote on legislation to implement the agreement,” explained Dr. Ranald. “The Australian government has refused to comply with the Senate motion to release the text before it is signed. But thousands of Australians have signed petitions <http://www.choice.com.au/consumer-action/consumer-protection/consumer-rights/dont-trade-it-away.aspx> for release of the text and surveys <http://www.tai.org.au/content/survey-most-aussies-not-aware-tpp-implications> show a majority (87%) support this call,” said Dr Ranald. For statement and supporting documents see www.tppmpsfortransparency.org <http://www.tppmpsfortransparency.org> , Oxfam International and Article 19, an international NGO hosts the website that campaigns for freedom of expression and transparency. Dr Patricia Ranald 0419 695 841__ 

“The age of entitlement is over,” declared federal Treasurer Joe Hockey - when a politician retire or resign or get kicked out most of them get pension for life and lots of other perks. Is this getting the chop too? I DON'T THINK SO! 

Yes I think older Australia's should be looked after not treated awful with the government telling us what we can have and what we can't have we've worked hard all our life paid our taxes and this how our government is treating us. SHAME,SHAME, SHAME. 

Coles car insurance was way too expensive for me, I am with YOUI at $456 pa Coles best was $793!! 

just read pensioners may have their house included in assess, what are we suppose to do sell a few windows and doors for house keeping!! 

Coles are obviously only picking clients which are presently being overcharged, I have a rating 1 for life with RACQ, never had a claim, but Coles refused to insure? 

May Clive Palmer and Bob Katter bring back "common sense"' ...... there's those words again! 

When a mother is tightening her belt, the first one who does without is herself, then she has to stop handing out to neighbors- the very last one is her children. Wake up Government. You politicians get way way too much, give away to other countrys way too much, then tell us tax payers, who, by the way pay your fat wages, that after working ourselves nearly to death- that we need to start going without- . We work till late 60s, worn out from our hard work, and you guys only have to do a few years, and look what you leave with- its a sin. This once fabulous country is changing so much, I am sorry I had children- I fear for their future. They will have to work till 70 or more, to get a few crumbs at the end. Mia from Brisbane