Camping & COVID19

[Bird]

I'll still go camping.....but it will be to a secluded site with no others.

i reckon this is a good idea for older people who are at greater risk with most younger dickheads (EG: bondi) not playing by the rules causing more risk for older people

[Bigfish]

Morrisson is calling for all non essential travel to stop.  This includes Easter holidays and interstate crossings.   Things will only get messier and the sooner people start to act responsibly and think of others instead of themselves the sooner we will return to normality.


The Prime Minister has elaborated further on what non-essential travel entails
 

    "What we are saying is non-essential travel should be avoided and particularly when we're talking about interstate travel and longer distances, the sort of travel that would not be normally part of your normal life.
     
    "Going to the shops is something you have to do, get into work, other important tasks you have on a daily basis you have to do.
     
    "I think Australians can exercise their common sense about things they know are not essential.
     
    "We will give you as many rules as we can and as many guidelines but we need you to think carefully about what you are doing and your behaviour and the impact it has on others.
     
    "So it does mean that those holidays that you may have been planning to take interstate over the school holidays, cancel them.
     
    "That is what it means. It is regrettable and I know the impact it will have many people in those communities where those holidays were going to take place.
     
    "These decisions are not taken lightly and for those who are arguing for extreme measures all over the country, we would only take further measures based on medical advice because, at the same time that we are trying to protect lives, we are also trying to protect the livelihoods of Australians and that means acting on medical advice and ensuring that we remain totally in lockstep on the incremental changes we're regrettably enforcing.
     
    "It is the case that that travel needs to be reduced to stop the spread of the virus across the country. Other states will be making other decisions about this issue and they will make further announcements today and I will leave them to make them."

[Hairs]

Btw, I am not making other peoples minds up for them.

Looks like the goverment has made that decision for people.
People are going to die.

Take care.

[Bigfish]

Looks like the goverment has made that decision for people.
People are going to die.

Take care.

Many dont care and think about themselves only..

[Hairs]

Many dont care and think about themselves only..

Saddly yes.
I'm doing a ring around this morning, asking elderly people I know, just to ask if they are OK.
Going camping at Easter, is the last thing on our mind.

[tryagain]

Looks like there will be some backyard camping in the near future, good chance to do mod's and repairs on the camper as well. If I was a camping store with a well established online market share, I think I would be marketing with a similar emphasis, there are going to be plenty of people looking for things to do at home with their kids, especially things to get them out of the house.

[Bigfish]

Looks like there will be some backyard camping in the near future, good chance to do mod's and repairs on the camper as well. If I was a camping store with a well established online market share, I think I would be marketing with a similar emphasis, there are going to be plenty of people looking for things to do at home with their kids, especially things to get them out of the house.

That is a bloody good idea.  Set the camper up, get the kids involved with the mods, sausage sizzle at night while dad/mum have a coldie.  Set the tv/music,dvd up and chill out.

All non essential travel will be restricted by the end of the week anyway..

[Bird]

That is a bloody good idea.  Set the camper up, get the kids involved with the mods, sausage sizzle at night while dad/mum have a coldie.  Set the tv/music,dvd up and chill out.

All non essential travel will be restricted by the end of the week anyway..

this will be very interesting.. I need to get to work... like thousands of others...

[Hairs]

ABC Just reported,
"Prepare for Lock down"
"Cancal all non essention travel"

[Bird]

ABC Just reported,
"Prepare for Lock down"
"Cancal all non essention travel"

so is getting food essential?


also


https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6690709/unemployment-benefit-doubled-to-1100-a-fortnight/?cs=17267

[Kangaron]

so is getting food essential?

$750 to all welfare recipients, Cheap loans and handouts to business, doubling of the dole and here I sit a self funded retiree
and I get SFA,
so,
Camping and prospecting becomes essential.

[Hairs]

so is getting food essential?

Yes,
NSW
Supermarkets, chemists, don't know about other states
All cafes and pubs to be closed.

[Fizzie]

I need to get to work... like thousands of others...

Will you be going though

[gronk]

$750 to all welfare recipients, Cheap loans and handouts to business, doubling of the dole and here I sit a self funded retiree
and I get SFA,
so,
Camping and prospecting becomes essential.

Before all this I was thinking about retirement. Now, if it comes to getting retrenched, I'll make nearly double my wage by jumping on Newstart !!
Either how good is that...or how stupid by the govt ??
Good for the employed that get retrenched, but for long term dole bludgers, how has this situation changed for them ? For 6 mths, they can party hard...they won't know what to do with all their extra money ??  I know, in the mouth.....in the arm...on the arm...hell, a couple might even get new dentures ??   

[MarkGU]

Before all this I was thinking about retirement. Now, if it comes to getting retrenched, I'll make nearly double my wage by jumping on Newstart !!
Either how good is that...or how stupid by the govt ??
Good for the employed that get retrenched, but for long term dole bludgers, how has this situation changed for them ? For 6 mths, they can party hard...they won't know what to do with all their extra money ??  I know, in the mouth.....in the arm...on the arm...hell, a couple might even get new dentures ??   

yep, and us working stiffs  where their dole cheques come from get sweet FA

[alnjan]

Before all this I was thinking about retirement. Now, if it comes to getting retrenched, I'll make nearly double my wage by jumping on Newstart !!
Either how good is that...or how stupid by the govt ??
Good for the employed that get retrenched, but for long term dole bludgers, how has this situation changed for them ? For 6 mths, they can party hard...they won't know what to do with all their extra money ??  I know, in the mouth.....in the arm...on the arm...hell, a couple might even get new dentures ??   

Yeah, those already in receipt of a pension or benefits, that are not effected by loss of work/job do not need or require any additional handouts.   

[Hairs]

Some people need to be thankful they still have work.
As a Sole Trader, my income has disappeared, as have many small businesses, with no holidays, no sick leave, No income.
I might be lucky if I can access 10K of MY Super, have to ask my accountant, oh there is another cost.
The idea behind throwing money at employees who have lost their jobs and those on welfare is to keep others in their job.
If you still have an income by next weekend, count yourself lucky.

[CTL]

$750 to all welfare recipients, Cheap loans and handouts to business, doubling of the dole

I believe the $750 and doubling of the dole is by way of applying and being assessed, not across the board.  Can anybody, other than internet experts, clarify please?

[Kangaron]

Read the press release or watch the latest address by the PM, a couple of hours ago.

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[CTL]

Read the press release or watch the latest address by the PM, a couple of hours ago.

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So you have no idea?  Nothing about the mechanics of the extra payments in the press release that I could find.

[Kangaron]

My apologies, was in the breakdown done by the ABC.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-22/coronavirus-second-stimulus-package-how-much-money-you-will-get/12078972

[tryagain]

I believe the $750 and doubling of the dole is by way of applying and being assessed, not across the board.  Can anybody, other than internet experts, clarify please?

The initial $750 was for stimulating the economy, no point giving it to those who have money already, they will just save it, give it to those who will more likely spend it, ie those already on welfare. So everyone on welfare gets that one.

Doubling of the dole is a temporary measure for those already on it and those that will now be eligible. For anyone thinking that the "dole bludgers" are just going to party hard now, have a look at the actual amount they will receive and tell me how much partying you could do with that per fortnight. In reality many were probably supplementing their dole payments with some cash work to survive.  That will likely dry up now.

[MarkGU]

Just remember when eventually all of this is over.............remember where this virus started and shop accordingly. We will be.
Reckon China will be defiantly be on the avoid list for many people in future.

[CTL]

My apologies, was in the breakdown done by the ABC.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-22/coronavirus-second-stimulus-package-how-much-money-you-will-get/12078972

As I said, the operative word is “claim”.  Not automatic but subject to assessment.  Looking for confirmation from somebody who might know, rather than all of us taking wild guesses.

[CTL]

Just remember when eventually all of this is over.............remember where this virus started and shop accordingly. We will be.
Reckon China will be defiantly be on the avoid list for many people in future.

Bahahaha, you do know where most of our basic goods come from?  If you think you can live without buying Chinese made, you are living in a fantasy world