Why is this even on the discussion board??

Did Australia suddenly win Gold Lotto or something? Where did this country come up with the cash to support such a pipe dream?

Next thing you know they will be demanding that tertiary education should be taxpayer funded. Oh hang on that’s right they tried that.

There are some things that I believe should be covered by the taxpayer.

• Medical care for all
• Basic surgical care for all without a long wait
• Basic dental care for all without long year wait
• Basic accommodation for those who have hit hard times.
• A good quality of education through to the end of high school for all

Surely paid maternity leave is a luxury, not a basic need. Why is it required?

So a bunch of show pony husband and wife types can continue to pay for their overly inflated home loans that they trapped themselves in? Surely the cost and burden of adding children to their budget is not something we all should be forced to absorb.

My understanding of the pro argument is that Australia need more young people because our population is aging, correct me if I am wrong. To this end the taxpayer will pay mothers (or fathers in this crazy world) to spit out kids and stay home for an extended period of time.

So, instead of investing more funds into making sure the public school that these prospective children will attend is of high quality the government is considering paying parents money to stay home on there selfish fat arses to watch Ophra or Dr Phil, sip coffee whilst lamenting rising interest rates.

I personally wish we could travel back in time and disallow the second income solution illusion (or for the so called educated, Women’s liberation) to ever occur. Houses would be cheaper, childcare centres would be in less demand and parents would have the ability to raise their children with one parent looking after the children and home.

Luxury or Necessity, what are your thoughts?