Of course it applies. EG my wife has a colleague who works 3 days a week while the kids are at school. She could work 5 days a week while the kids are at school without needing childcare, but if she … (View Post)

Its a slow news day, until the Santa Tracker comes out its probably one of the most consequential and interesting stories happening today. What else should they be leading with? (View Post)

Yeah, that's all they're paying. An absolute pittance on marginal income gains compared to what those on UC face. Anyone working just 21 hours a week on minimum wage will be paying 20% Inco… (View Post)

If you look at our English speaking peers in America, Canada, Australia or New Zealand we've not kept up with them for the past 30 years. If it had the pie would be considerably bigger and that … (View Post)

You are pigheaded and completely wrong. Listen to anyone who doesn't work or only works minimal hours and ask them truthfully why that is and they'll tell you - its not worth them working m… (View Post)