Re: General Discussions Reply #2685 – June 26, 2026, 02:21:21 pm Quote from: dodge – on June 26, 2026, 01:06:34 pmCurrently the Vic State House of Reps is:56 ALP - 34 held by <10%29 - Coalition - 20 LP/9 Nats - 23<10%3 Greens - 1<10%1 IndependentThere are currently 17 sitting members not re-contesting.There is one endorsed candidate for One Nation (didn't win the Nepean By-election). As State and Federal governments have different responsibilities (eg education, health, state levies/taxes, transport), different policies are required.I have had a quick look at the health policy. It states that there could be a 100k nurse shortfall in Australia by 2025! and 123k by 2030, then goes to talk about a few strategies for Victoria. It doesn't say what the Vic nursing shortfall is likely to be - so doesn't address the Vic issue. Does bring up an interesting question, though as it talks about having discussions between Vic ON and Unis to make nursing a more attractive degree - as the funding is federal for Unis, does this type of conversation happen a lot?A read of the education policy is a bit scary.No preventative measures for tackling crime.From the "Looking after our environment" policy:protecting iconic native flora like koalas from the expansion of wind and solar farms.As the ON leader doesn't know what the monoculture policy is - last I saw she answered a question on it by saying 'Howard and Abbott didn't think that multiculturalism works"There is not a lot out there to attract a vote!The State Government have funded more free Nursing places in Uni's etc but there are not enough Graduate positions available so they cant complete their training. Grad nurses are a costly investment and you need clinical educators to supervise them plus a lot of grads leave when they complete their training for higher paid positions or leave the system so hospitals end up having paid to train them for nothing. Its a repeat cycle and why agency nursing is booming and being relied upon more but leads to a reduction in specialist nurses ie Cardiac, ICU, and other fields and agencies sending out non specialist nurses to fill specialist positions in some cases because they dont have enough specialist nurses on the books to go around. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #2687 – June 29, 2026, 01:10:37 pm Quote from: DJC – on June 25, 2026, 06:49:56 pmIf that's the incident, Guy is just leaning in and drawing her towards him to make a private remark. The other images of the event seem to show Guy and Deeming getting on like a house on fire Apparently, it was a headlock, how misguided of me my full apology! Was it followed up with the People's Elbow and a Rock Bottom? Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #2688 – June 30, 2026, 10:49:22 am Obviously not assault but it was inappropriate. Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #2689 – June 30, 2026, 01:27:35 pm Quote from: madbluboy – on June 30, 2026, 10:49:22 amObviously not assault but it was inappropriate.Deeming seems like a bit of a trouble maker to me. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #2690 – June 30, 2026, 02:07:13 pm Quote from: Gointocarlton – on June 30, 2026, 01:27:35 pmDeeming seems like a bit of a trouble maker to me.Master of the understatement G2C 😇I suspect that there’s some manipulation/motivation coming from the more conservation faction.Crazy stuff really, given the unpopularity of the Government … unless they think they can’t lose and nobbling the progressives will strengthen their influence 🤔 Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #2691 – June 30, 2026, 04:05:21 pm Quote from: DJC – on June 30, 2026, 02:07:13 pmQuote from: Gointocarlton – on June 30, 2026, 01:27:35 pmDeeming seems like a bit of a trouble maker to me.Master of the understatement G2C 😇I suspect that there’s some manipulation/motivation coming from the more conservation faction.Crazy stuff really, given the unpopularity of the Government … unless they think they can’t lose and nobbling the progressives will strengthen their influence 🤔The irony is that the Labour Govs (State and Federally) could go inflict violence on the Pope, the Dalai Lama, Bambi and Cinderella tomorrow and still win the upcoming elections. Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #2692 – June 30, 2026, 08:33:04 pm Moira Deeming is set to be dumped as the Liberal candidate for not apologising to Matthew Guy. Guy must have more influential backers than John Pesutto, who I thought was well on his way to becoming the next Premier.The funny thing is that Deeming wasn't pre-selected but was reinstated when her backers kicked up a fuss.It's no wonder that punters become disenchanted with our pollies Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #2693 – June 30, 2026, 09:06:24 pm Quote from: Gointocarlton – on June 30, 2026, 01:27:35 pmQuote from: madbluboy – on June 30, 2026, 10:49:22 amObviously not assault but it was inappropriate.Deeming seems like a bit of a trouble maker to me.Yep, GTC. Seen this personality type before... Let's just say it's not surprising that wherever she is, trouble and drama will follow. Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #2694 – Today at 05:40:16 pm Nobody does politics quite like the Brits. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/nigel-farage-resigns-triggers-byelection-and-faces-count-binface/106896344Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party has been in a bit of strife over campaign donations.Farage thought he'd resign and recontest his seat as a show of his support by defeating all challengers.But all the other major parties decided not to stand candidates leaving Farage in a contest with a 'rubbish bin'.Count Binface is a space warrior from the planet Sigma IX.His motto..."Make Earth Great Again".He's got a job head of him. Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #2695 – Today at 06:56:02 pm Quote from: Lods – on Today at 05:40:16 pmNobody does politics quite like the Brits. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/nigel-farage-resigns-triggers-byelection-and-faces-count-binface/106896344Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party has been in a bit of strife over campaign donations.Farage thought he'd resign and recontest his seat as a show of his support by defeating all challengers.But all the other major parties decided not to stand candidates leaving Farage in a contest with a 'rubbish bin'.Count Binface is a space warrior from the planet Sigma IX.His motto..."Make Earth Great Again".He's got a job head of him.Shifty behaviour from a shifty character. The investigations into his dodgy donations had to stop when he resigned. They can start again if he’s re-elected but Count Binface must be in with a chance 🙄 Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #2696 – Today at 07:13:15 pm Jeremy Corbyn’s brother Piers is rumoured to be standing. Quote Selected
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