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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,11748428%5E2702,00.html
For those who claim that Howard and Costello are such fabulous fiscal managers, how do you explain this gaffe. As the author says, it is a classic case of policy on the run, which is hardly the responsible economic behaviour we would expect from such magnificent specimens of fiscal fortitude.
There are only 2 answers:
1. The Government lied (again) and never had any intention of fulfilling this promised commitment.
2. The Government is incapable of truly delivering policy that is sustainable in the longer term and which stands up to scrutiny.
I thought this policy was unusual from the beginning, but it didn't surprise me that the Govt. would try to deliver higher levels of middle and upper class welfare to entice the swingers over. Looks like the first of many pork barrels to run off the road and it's only December. Ready yourselves.
For those who claim that Howard and Costello are such fabulous fiscal managers, how do you explain this gaffe. As the author says, it is a classic case of policy on the run, which is hardly the responsible economic behaviour we would expect from such magnificent specimens of fiscal fortitude.
There are only 2 answers:
1. The Government lied (again) and never had any intention of fulfilling this promised commitment.
2. The Government is incapable of truly delivering policy that is sustainable in the longer term and which stands up to scrutiny.
I thought this policy was unusual from the beginning, but it didn't surprise me that the Govt. would try to deliver higher levels of middle and upper class welfare to entice the swingers over. Looks like the first of many pork barrels to run off the road and it's only December. Ready yourselves.

