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Politicians & Civil Servants Are Not Accountable In Australia

The Robodebt accountability debacle exposes the inadequacies at the heart of the NACC. This anti-corruption body is yet another paper tiger, established by politicians to look like they are doing something about it but not really. The fact that half a million Australians were subject to illegal, invasive and incorrect attacks upon their integrity has never been properly dealt with and never will, it seems. Politicians and civil servants are not accountable in Australia, nor are they liable for their actions, according to the NACC. It is further proof that the Albanese federal government is a sham when it comes to effecting real progressive change. If I had to cast a word salad representing this Labor government it would read as such: timid, uninspiring, pragmatic, disappointing and ineffective.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGpJaqIXdcA

Labor Politicians Moving Right To Stem Any Real Change

Of course, the other mob in this 2 party preferred situation have moved so far Right that rationality has left their building. What happens when your longtime opponent becomes unelectable? Unfortunately, the answer is that Labor becomes the Coalition lite and inhabits that space. PM Anthony Albanese is busy shoring up his right wing credentials in the minds of the undecided racists and selfish me-centric Aussies. Siding with the News Corp led white Australia Zionists who are backing the illegal US/Israel war on Iran. Tip toing around any calls for real change when it comes to the ballistic property market and growing unaffordability for renters and first home buyers. These are the characteristics of the Albanese government.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RK3crAk5huE

This Labor Government Is Right Wing Lite

Treading water is not the kind of momentum required to effect real progressive change in Australia. Yet that is what we have seen over the federal government’s time in office. At a juncture, when the world is witnessing first hand the cruelties and chaos of extreme right wing governance under President Donald Trump, Albo has maintained his small target strategy downunder. Don’t rock the boat, would be the chorus most suitable for this Labor government’s efforts so far. Once bitten twice shy, also, after the bitter defeat of the Voice referendum. You could say that the people of Australia let down Albo and the Aboriginal people by embracing Peter Dutton’s negative campaign. Old white men are not famous for their idealism, as that kind of thing most often belongs in their youth. Pragmatism reigns supreme in the realpolitik. Albanese is more interested in protecting the status quo than anything else. Politicians and civil servants are not accountable in Australia, when things get serious folks.

Do As I Say, Not As I Do

Ineffective governments get a certain smell about them. One that indicates their prioritizing of staying in power over actually achieving anything. The soft hand on the tiller is all about not upsetting anyone powerful or important. How many times have we seen a longtime opposition come to power and not reverse any of the legislation they most bitterly fought against when in opposition? Looking after wealthy, property owning Australians has been the raison d’etre of both political parties downunder for the most part. The Coalition brought in lots of tax and superannuation gifts for asset rich Australians. Labor just went along with it too. It is like there is an acceptable archetype for Aussie politicians whatever the colours they may wear. It is like women in the LNP, they are welcome, as long as they act just like the blokes do.

Clever Accounting & Companies Not Paying Tax Downunder

Corporations, in the main, do not pay their fair share of tax in Australia. They do this via clever accounting tricks like shifting profits to tax havens. Governments at the federal level have been largely unsuccessful in reversing this trend, despite saying to voters that they would do something about it. Assets and wealth are not taxed well in this country. It is personal income tax, the wages of labour, which is taxed most fully in Australia. Thus, we get a rapidly growing inequality and inequity divide downunder. Right wing political parties, following the Americans in this regard, promote promises of tax reductions to potential voters. Paying less tax is a right wing virtue. The Right promotes attacks on the welfare state, which is what Robodebt essentially was. Robodebt accused 500, 000 Australians of ripping off Centrelink and forced them to prove they hadn’t or pay it back. The very premise of Robodebt was illegal and just plain wrong in its calculations. A few Australians in despair killed themselves over what they were accused of. To this day politicians and civil servants are not accountable in Australia, nor criminally liable, according to the NACC.

Big Gas Don't Pay Its Fair Share Of Tax

This Labor government looks after the interests of Big Gas, as they don’t pay much tax on their super profits either. It is business as usual for the LPG producers downunder, whoever is running the show in Canberra. The big end of town pay their dues to the political campaign fund raisers for both parties. This is how the system work in Australia, you pay your donation and get special treatment if and when it is required. AUKUS is a protection racket in real terms too. Australia gets to pay hundreds of billions of dollars to the US over many years, as an investment in hopefully getting protected if bad stuff happens with a foreign military beyond our capabilities. It is a transactional world. Albo has no time for histrionics, he is a pragmatist. Can you inspire your children on the back of such strategies? Probably not. Most of them will be keeping their eyeballs on the sporting fields, anyway. We lack leaders with courage and integrity in politics in Australia.

At Least He Isn't Peter Dutton!

I wonder for how much longer we all will put up with this current federal government on the proviso that at least it isn’t Peter Dutton? The truth is that as the years go by there is less and less to admire about the Albanese government. Protecting the status quo and staying in power become the only observable themes running through this Labor lite government. Being too afraid to risk their jobs if they began to undo the unfair tax policies of the John Howard era is no mitigation for future generations of Australians. The OECD economists have warned that if something is not done about the Australian property market that we will all soon be living in a feudal society. Greedy rich people make things more expensive for everybody else, remember that. Donald Trump is a good example of that, but it is true also of homegrown fat cats too. Investors have driven up residential property prices for decades to the detriment of those folk who just want to live in a home. It is not a simplistic matter of there being a shortage of supply. The market itself is corrupted by the vested interests. Banks making $200, 000 profit on loans for the average Aussie home. Negative gearing and the CGT discount are all favouring investors over people wanting a roof over their head.

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-surveys-australia-2026_d22a1efd-en.html

“Welcome to right wing Australia, where even the Labor party supports zombie neoliberalism. Stop and have a think about Australian culture and institutions. Let’s start with the media, which often has the loudest voice. A chap called Rupert Murdoch defines the Australian media landscape and a more virulent right wing agent would be hard to find. Nearly all the major newspapers are owned by Murdoch’s News Corp. Plus a national network of radio stations and Sky News Australia on our screens. Oh, let’s not forget Fox News. A rung down from this is Nine Fairfax who we can safely describe as corporate media in that conservative mould. Seven West Media is in a similar vein but more right wing. The ABC is our national broadcaster and tries terribly hard to be unbiased and faced accusations from the LNP for years over this. If any Australian major media platform could have been described as progressive it would have been the ABC. The ABC does more to put diversity on our screens in terms of presenters with brown skin, a disability and a variety of ethnicities. This is important because the media reflects back who we are as a nation.”

- (https://www.housetherapy.com.au/welcome-to-right-wing-australia/)

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KSN warning: Strict action will be taken against any civil servant involved in abuse of power, corruption http://dlvr.it/TQfDSn

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Sabah civil servants receive special financial assistance worth one month’s salary http://dlvr.it/TPnFcQ

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 “জনসাধারণের আস্থার অবিচল রক্ষক”, সিভিল সার্ভিসেস ডে শুভেচ্ছা সুকান্তর

https://durantbarta.com/kolkata/the-steadfast-defender-of-public-trust-civil-services-day-greetings-sukantar

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জনসেবায় সিভিল সার্ভেন্টদের ভূমিকা দেশের উন্নয়নে প্রভাব ফেলেছে,রাষ্ট্রপতি

https://durantbarta.com/country/the-role-of-civil-servants-in-public-service-has-impacted-the-countrys-development-says-the-president

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🌐 Happy National Civil Services Day! 🇮🇳

Today, we recognize and honor the unwavering dedication of India’s civil servants — the individuals who play a crucial role in policy implementation, public service, and nation-building.

Their integrity, commitment, and tireless efforts behind the scenes help shape a stronger, more equitable society for all.

👏 Thank you for your service.

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🌟 Happy National Civil Services Day! 🇮🇳 Today, we salute the backbone of our nation – the dedicated civil servants who lead with integrity, serve with passion, and drive progress across India. 🙌💼

Your commitment to public service inspires us all.