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NSW Building Commission's Inaction: A Disgrace
Despite issuing 208 rectification orders to developers for serious building defects, the NSW Building Commission has failed to fine a single non-compliant developer. Over 60% of these orders remain unfulfilled, leaving residents in unsafe conditions. One resident likened the Commission's defect order to "a sunroof on a submarine."
This is not just negligence—it's a betrayal of public trust. When regulators don't enforce the law, they embolden rogue developers and leave homeowners vulnerable.

#NSW #BuildingScandal #RegulatoryFailure #HousingCrisis #Accountability
abc.net.au/news/2025-07-10/bui

ABC News · Building Commission NSW fails to seek fines for developers that lag on defect ordersBy Amy Greenbank

In his article, Paul Krugman highlights the urgent need for accountability after the tragic Texas flood that disproportionately impacted children. He warns that delaying tough questions about government preparedness will only lead to ongoing negligence. Krugman critiques the complacency of officials, noting the detrimental effects of budget cuts on crucial services. He argues for politicizing these disasters to ensure effective governance and resource allocation. Read more here: paulkrugman.substack.com/p/sho

Paul Krugman · Should We Politicize the Texas Flood? AbsolutelyBy Paul Krugman

#USpolitics #TexFloods [3] #Accountability

Accountability is a whole lot different than blaming. Blaming is an emotional thing while accountability has to be proven. When you cut the guts out of your warning system you may want to blame #Biden but you can't prove it. But when you cut the head of NOAA and the weatherservice it CAN be proven who is accountable.
You may not like it...

"REPUBLICANS CUT THE BUDGET. NOW THEY’RE BLAMING BIDEN!"
by CoachD_Speaks

youtube.com/watch?v=OTSc7ZAH9q

Quote by CDS:
"Jul 6, 2025
The Texas floods are heartbreaking—and they didn’t have to be this devastating. While the right blames Democrats and shouts about “politicizing tragedy,” they’re the ones who gutted the very systems designed to protect families. This video unpacks the hypocrisy, the gaslighting, and the real human cost of cutting public safety in the name of politics."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

In a nation where 66 millionaires paid zero tax, the real scandal isn't just their avoidance, it's the system that enables it. The laws and loopholes that protect the wealthy while everyday Australians foot the bill must be challenged.
While everyday citizens work hard to keep our nation moving, the rich exploit legal grey areas, benefiting from perks like negative gearing and franking credits. When the rules favour the wealthy over the public interest, it's a direct attack on fairness.
These investment incentives, originally meant to stimulate growth, have morphed into tools that deepen the gap between the haves and have-nots. Our society deserves a tax system that funds essential services without rewarding greed.
The rising wealth gap is no accident—it's engineered by policies that let millionaires dodge their fair share. It’s time to reimagine a system where the affluent contribute their due to support our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.

#Auspol #Accountability #TaxTheRich #PolicyChange #TaxJustice #ClassWar #EconomicEquality

sbs.com.au/news/article/some-m

Few Australians can avoid paying tax, yet some of the country's highest earners are able to do so.
SBS NewsNot just millionaires: Australia's worst tax dodgers could surprise youFew Australians can avoid paying tax, yet some of the country's highest earners are able to do so.