Polls and Preferences

[Rorschach]

I agree with Monk on this. The employment figures have always been dodgy. If they look higher now it's because under Howard - one hour of employment a week was used in the employment statistics whereas under the government - 3 hours are taken into consideration instead. Not much of an improvement, but an improvement nonetheless.

The current government standard for employment is 1 hour per week.

If you have given up looking for work you are not considered unemployed.

The casualisation of the workforce has led to a large increase in underemployment.

[mantra]

The current government standard for employment is 1 hour per week.

If you have given up looking for work you are not considered unemployed.

The casualisation of the workforce has led to a large increase in underemployment.

Have you got any proof that the standard is 1 hour per week. Whether you work 1, 2 or 3 hours now - under Fairwork Australia you have to get paid a minimum of 3 hours.

How could ABS get statistics on 1 hour figures when they no longer exist?

[Rorschach]

Gillard did manage to squeeze a lot of policies in during her short tenure. She needed another term. I'm not sure Rudd will get back in, but at least the Coalition will have a decently sized opposition if they win.

Puhlease... any more Labor and we will well and truly be down the toilet.

Gillard got her legislation through largely with bipartisan support... 86%.

[Rorschach]

The current government standard for employment is 1 hour per week.

If you have given up looking for work you are not considered unemployed.

The casualisation of the workforce has led to a large increase in underemployment.

Have you got any proof that the standard is 1 hour per week. Whether you work 1, 2 or 3 hours now - under Fairwork Australia you have to get paid a minimum of 3 hours.

How could ABS get statistics on 1 hour figures when they no longer exist?

good grief did I mention the abs ?
no
I mentioned the government department standard...