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Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 15h

WTF

Professor Eagar said the other big problem was that, although the questionnaire included more than 500 questions, the vast majority of responses were not considered by the algorithm.

This includes more than 100 free text boxes in which assessors record important details about someone's life, which are not read by the algorithm.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 1d

It's v important that the government implements dramatic NDIS cuts (sorry, 'savings') in order to preserve its social licence among people who don't understand its purpose, e.g. those who think MPs promised "perfection" when, supposedly, it should simply be keeping disabled ppl from being homeless.

Heading: NDIS 'Social licence'

Below:
A line with Homelessness at one end and Perfection at the other.
An arrow in red points near the end of the line closest to Homelessness and below the arrow, handwritten in red, is the question "here?".

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 2d

"Inclusion Australia is asking for: The TCF to be removed All compulsory activities to be removed People affected by payment penalties that are against the law to get compensation in an accessible way. #auspol

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 3d

A year ago the Commonwealth Ombudsman found there was $1.9 billion in Child Support Collection Debt & Services Australia wasn't doing enough to identify & respond to financial abuse. Perpetrators use threats & coercion to get payment methods that suit them, lie about income, delay tax returns, etc.

A complex, edited flowchart titled 'Some of the ways perpetrators can weaponise Child Support' from the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

The boxes include steps that are the potential steps of seeking child support, including, for example, choosing payment methods and, potentially getting payments reviewed.
A red marker is used to make notes, cross things out, and draw arrows to key points where abusers can manipulate the system. Such as the first step 'Application for child support', which has a red squiggle crossing it out with the words nearby 'They threaten violence and stop you applying'.
Or near 'Percentage of care for the children' are there words 'They lie about how much they care for the children'.

A link to the media release containing this chart can be found in the first paragraph of this article by The Conversation:
https://theconversation.com/unfair-and-unreasonable-report-finds-1-9-billion-in-unpaid-child-support-in-system-rife-with-financial-abuse-258063

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 5d

With alt text

Summary
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides eligible participants with disability supports regardless of their
financial circumstances. Means testing has been raised as a way to ease fiscal pressure on the scheme by assessing
participants’ capacity to contribute toward the services they receive. Using linked administrative data, we examine the
fiscal and distributional implications of applying a pension-style means test to the NDIS. We find that:
• NDIS spending is highly concentrated among participants with little capacity to pay: 87 per cent of adult NDIS spending
goes to participants who receive the Disability Support Pension, a payment that is itself income- and asset-tested.
• An income-based means test would fully abate the government’s contribution for around 40 per cent of participants,
yet reduce total government NDIS spending by around 12 per cent, or $4.5 billion in FY2024.
• Around $3.5 billion of the $4.5 billion saving comes from participants aged 0–17, and represents 60 per cent of that
age group’s current spending.
Most of the estimated savings come from child participants, whose government contribution is assessed against parental
income. To the extent that Thriving Kids and other eligibility reforms affect the same participants, the number of participants subject to means testing will be smaller than assumed here. These estimates also do not consider the workforce
disincentives introduced by means testing or other behavioural responses.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 7d

NDIS cuts will mean job losses for the care industry and paid work reduction for the carers increasing their unpaid care work. It will also lead to more hospitalisations. live.thepoint.com.au/2026/08/the-...

The broader impact on the NDIS cuts

Nick Stewart from Disability News asks about the broader impact. Megan Spindler Smith highlights Australia Institute research that these cuts are equivalent to 52,000 jobs cuts in the care sector – and points out the loss of income tax, but also that family members will have to take up that care, and that will mean a loss of work on that score.

Sophie Cusworth adds that women will be the ones who will be asked to take up the care burden.

She also noted that it is obvious these cuts will lead to greater hospitalisation – and thus will place more strain on the health system

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 12d

Dril tweet from 2017:

'Turning a big dial that says "Racism" on it and constantly looking back at the audience for approval like a constant on the price is right'

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 13d

A ceremonial dog dance welcomed Bluey onto country.

Bluey, in the form of a walk-around character, poses for a photo with 5 First Nations children dressed in traditional Garma clothing and face & body paint. To the side are smiling onlookers.

Underneath the photo is the caption: A ceremonial dog dance welcomed to Bluey onto country. (ABC News: Billy Cooper)

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 26d

"a human signature at the end of an automated process is not the same thing as meaningful human oversight"

Can participants understand how decisions have been reached?Can they access the information relied upon?Can they challenge assumptions?Can they meaningfully exercise review rights?Can they do so without requiring specialist legal assistance?

These questions are important because a human signature at the end of an automated process is not the same thing as meaningful human oversight.

We learned that lesson during Robodebt. The concern is not technology itself, but the understanding that disability is not a spreadsheet and human lives do not fit neatly into categories.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· 27d

A new caseworker at my Inclusive Employment Australia appt means covering the same ground again, Groundhog Day-style. Forever explaining why admin jobs don't suit my body. Why I can't do more hrs at my employer. I'm so 'close' to my govt assessed capacity, they always use a little magical thinking.

A text exchange between my Inclusive Employment Australia caseworker and myself.

Caseworker: I'm just following up regarding our conversation today. Since you mentioned that you are currently working, would you like us to see if we can increase the number of hours you are doing with your employer?

Disabled JobSeeker who has done this many times before: No, thank you. The work they have to offer is only on those days I'm already working. The only extra hours are from double shifts (the same day) and I'm not able to stand for that long.

Caseworker: Maybe we can try sorting something out for you regarding that. How many hours do you currently do per shift?

Jobseeker: I'm not sure what you mean by "sorting something". I am not able to do double shifts as they involve a lot of standing.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Jun 30

The Australian National Audit Office advising the Dept of Social Services to keep a closer eye on Services Australia. To make sure their activities are "in accordance with legislative and policy requirements".

“DSS should establish and maintain appropriate mechanisms to obtain assurance that service delivery activities undertaken by Services Australia are being performed in accordance with legislative and policy requirements,” it says.

“[And] periodically review shared services administrative arrangements, including the BMA, to confirm that compliance responsibilities, controls and assurance mechanisms remain appropriate and effective.”

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Jun 15

My step mum used to say living with my dad was like a scene out of The Sixth Sense

Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment in 'the cupboard scene' from The Sixth Sense

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Jun 15

Pistachio eclair ✴️

An eclair filled with cream and topped with green icing covered with crushed pistachios

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Jun 15

Season 2 of Smoggie Queens is now on Binge. 🌈

Promotional picture for Smoggie Queens Season 2, featuring [left to right] Stewart, Mam, Dickie, Lucinda and Sal, looking colourful while striding through a cloudy, industrial Middlesbrough setting.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Jun 14

Went to the park for a relaxing coffee, but I guess I'm watching the football.

A large screen in a local park is surrounded by a small crowd of people watching the Socceroos play football.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Jun 1

Previously, I think this was something that only happened when you worked more hrs/wk than I am now. Maybe something's changed. Anyway, something tells me they're going to give themselves a pat on the back (& ask the govt for an outcome payment?) when I'm still in my long term job in 26 and 52 wks.

WEEK 26 / 52

Well done on staying the distance. You are now in sustainable and meaningful employment. We may still keep in touch if you would like our support to continue.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 29

And the clip is saying, "greater tailoring and specificity would be great", ignoring that this is what they're SUPPOSED to be doing now and we've been promised this before. By the same ppl.

Peanuts cartoon "Kick the football, Charlie Brown!"

Charlie Brown runs at speed towards a football being set up by Lucy

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 28

Job Search Providers in a nutshell. One page describing the 'help' they offer followed by two pages describing the Targeted Compliance Framework. Basically engage! Engage! Engage! We don't have excuses to pay them if you're not doing the busywork... oh, sorry, I mean, if you're not being 'helped'.

On the page on the left being turned over, we can see headings of Green Zone, Warning Zone and Penalty Zone.
On the page on the right,
How to make sure you meet your requirements
1) Attend provider appointments
2) Complete your job search every month
3) Participate in activities to build work-like skills
4) Follow up on job referrals and attend job interviews
5) Use your online dashboard
6) Contact your providers straight away if you can't meet your requirements

Make sure you keep in touch with your career consultant and let them know of any changes in circumstance.

Shows a smiley face with a thumbs up!

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 28

The handbook from my old Job Search Provider. They lost their contract with the govt's changing of Disability Employment Services to Inclusive Employment Australia. Is the govt describing anything different to this? At all? It's the same old vague promise of "help". Currently sold as "changes".

A4 page of handbook:

What help will I get by participating in DES?

Help to prepare you for work, including training in specific job skills.

Job search support such as resume development/interview skills development.

Support when you start work, including on-the-job training and support for your co-workers and employers. Ongoing Job Support for as long as you need it.

Vocational training assistance.

Non-vocational training assistance.

Job Interview or On-the-job Work Attire if deemed appropriate and approved by all levels of Management.

Other DES program assistance or referrals as deemed appropriate by OCTEC.

Version of handbook dated July 2022.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 27

"They're the same picture" meme, from The Office.

Left: Mutual obligations

Right: Compliance

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 16

A warranty for life* * But only if you're still alive

The window on the back of a van has a sign advertising:
"If you still alive
Warranty for life"

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 13

CLARKE: But it's a cost-of-living measure that will not help the most needy. PM: Well, it does help working people who are low- and middle-income earners. Funny how the cuts to the NDIS were sold as prioritising who needs it most but when it comes to the most needy.. www.pm.gov.au/media/radio-...

CLARKE: There are around 4 million Australians who fall below the income tax-free threshold. That's a lot of part time and casual workers. They're probably the ones who could really do with a bit of assistance to help with cost-of-living and they'll miss out. Why do those working Australians miss out on this support?

PRIME MINISTER: Well, if they fall below the tax-free threshold, they literally are not paying tax by definition. So, it's pretty hard to provide tax cuts to people who don't pay tax.

CLARKE. So, in your view, this isn't about helping people with cost-of-living, it's purely around a tax reduction measure. It's not a cost-of-living support measure?

PRIME MINISTER: No. Well, you can do both and in this case it does both.

CLARKE: But it's a cost-of-living measure that will not help the most needy.

PRIME MINISTER: Well, it does help working people who are low- and middle-income earners. It helps them very directly, like our other measures have.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 11

Everyone in Australia deserves to live above the poverty line. But also, a reminder (or an FYI) that more than 40% of people on JobSeeker have a work capacity of less than 30hrs per wk. The only time this changed substantially was during the Covid lockdowns.

A 2022 graph from the Guardian Australia showing:

Partial capacity to work since 2014.
3 lines showing;
• Work capacity of 30 hours plus per week
• Partial capacity to work
• Total jobseeker payment recipients.

The Partial capacity to work line has a shallow increase with a tiny extra increase around the Covid lockdowns.
The Work capacity of 30 hours plus per week line and Total jobseeker payment recipients line both show a near vertical jump of around 600,000 people which then immediately starts dropping back down to almost where they were before.

Link to article with graph in next post.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 9

Rewatching my Supernatural dvds for the first time in a long time and realising I'd seen Ted from Schitt's Creek years before I thought I had.

Dustin Milligan as Corbett in the Supernatural episode 'Ghostfacers'

Dustin Mulligan as Ted in Schitt's Creek

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· May 9

People who need welfare looking on while politicians deliver their 'responsible' budgets

In Oliver, Mr Bumble prepares to carve a roast as part of a feast for well fed men while poorly fed orphans watch through a window.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Apr 30

A room crammed with at least two bunk beds and a standing fan for 'ventilation'

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Apr 27

This is not a quick read, but I think it's worth your time if you want to advocate for the NDIS.

Removing participants from a scheme that serves politically marginalised people with the least power to resist, to produce a visible budget saving in a four-year forward estimate, while leaving the structural causes of cost growth substantially intact and transferring costs to families, health systems, and future budgets where they won’t be counted, this is not a tough decision. It is the path of least political resistance dressed in the language of courage. Cutting access to a program that serves people with disability is considerably easier than challenging the market delivery model, taking on the interests that benefit from it, and doing the unglamorous infrastructure work that a genuine solution requires.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Apr 25

This picture looks like it's from last year. Has he also been identified from this year?

Facebook post from The West Australian dated 25 April 2025.

[Shows photograph of man named.]

"Neo-nazi identified after 'appalling' Anzac Day interruption"

The West Australian
Live Updates: Known neo-nazi Jacob Hersant has been identified as a man police removed following an 'offensive' interruption of an Anzac Day Dawn Service.
[Includes link to article]

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Apr 25

The only way I could own a hardcopy of my latest comfort-watch, Haunted Hotel, was to buy a bootleg bluray. Did I own a bluray player? No, I did not. (I now do.) These may not be sensible decisions in these times of 'cozzie livs', but there's still some situations I really want physical media.

Cover of bootleg Blu-ray of the Netflix series Haunted Hotel.
Incidentally, it lists the 3 male leads, but not the 2 female leads.

Bin Chicken@binchicken9000· Apr 24

Australia's employment services system, Workforce Australia, costs more than $2.3 billion/yr but, in 2024-2025, only 11.7% of participants achieved a 26 wk employment outcome. (And we all know how many ppl find their own job while their JSP takes the credit) #auspol www.dss.gov.au/committees/e...