"'Spruik' is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, primarily used as a verb. It means to speak in public, especially to promote or advertise something, often in an enthusiastic or elaborate way. It can also mean to give a speech, spiel, or orate. The word's origin is uncertain, but it's thought to be related to German or Dutch words for speaking."
The former co-CEO said Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net"
I don’t think this is pro human
The welfare state is a huge failing and the tax base will not cover continued benefits. I’m not in AU but have seen a small tax base try to uphold a large welfare base and think that from what I’ve seen with Australia migration and tax madness it’s only going to get harder there for the common people
Australian here, our "very strong social safety net" is a NIGHTMARE to navigate, and has stringent requirements that must be met. The pay you get is also NOT enough to live on.
I've walked past homeless people at the train station on hold to Centrelink on their phones. The system is hosed.
slater|7 months ago
"'Spruik' is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, primarily used as a verb. It means to speak in public, especially to promote or advertise something, often in an enthusiastic or elaborate way. It can also mean to give a speech, spiel, or orate. The word's origin is uncertain, but it's thought to be related to German or Dutch words for speaking."
quantified|7 months ago
I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve.
When will the new, reasonably-paying jobs emerge?
toomuchtodo|7 months ago
Tax billionaires more? It’s where the wealth is.
quintes|7 months ago
I don’t think this is pro human
The welfare state is a huge failing and the tax base will not cover continued benefits. I’m not in AU but have seen a small tax base try to uphold a large welfare base and think that from what I’ve seen with Australia migration and tax madness it’s only going to get harder there for the common people
fennec-posix|7 months ago
I've walked past homeless people at the train station on hold to Centrelink on their phones. The system is hosed.
ianpenney|7 months ago
https://youtu.be/j58V2vC9EPc?feature=shared
So it's Tuesday morning And my Centrelink hasn't come through
So I pick up the phone Because I've got some abusing to do
But all I get is elevator music, waiting on the line
On hold all the time
All I get is elevator music, waiting on the line
'Til I get a reply