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submitted 2 days ago by cdzero@lemmy.ml to c/australia@aussie.zone

I should start by saying, I am trying to find out information in good faith and have done a bit of research that was largely unproductive thanks to all the spin and "expert commentary".

My understanding is the new proposal would tax gains adjusted for inflation at 30%. I am also of the understanding that you could claim a 50% discount on this tax if you lived in a property it would apply within a timeframe. I am not sure how it was calculated for other asset classes.

So I guess my questions are, is the above correct? What were the old rules? What are the new rules? What's this 47% equity thing doing the rounds that just sounds incorrect?

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 months ago

"This should be the moment for electric bikes for short trips, below five kilometres," he told SBS News.

Queensland LNP government says hi...

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 months ago

Heavy road user charge being reduced is being underappreciated here. This is a good idea.

The excise reduction is interesting because there are good arguments on both sides. Lower cost increases demand typically but it will also go a long way to calming people down and having a net positive on society. Plus the bit where its slightly cheaper to try and exist.

I won't argue with receiving the benefits, but I'm not entirely convinced its the right move. Its not simple.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 months ago

I'm not 5 but you gave me a better understanding so thank you.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 months ago

I'm surprised there hasn't been a big push towards getting people to work from home a bit more. It's a bit shit for those that can't and won't get the cost-saving benefits but it's one way to influence demand downwards.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 months ago

I couldn't do it myself. Ended up going Fairphone and Calyx instead. Just patiently waiting for Calyx to start releasing again.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 18 points 3 months ago

Not the wealthy beach suburbs!

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 10 points 5 months ago

I have to use 11 at work. In a way I'm thankful because I've been exposed to how shit it is and it makes me appreciate Linux more. I can't see them changing anytime soon as it seems like we're getting more dependent on their shit.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 12 points 7 months ago

Australia had a mass shooting in 1996 and pretty strict gun control came in. Now it's only really sport shooters (who are a pretty responsible bunch from my experience), rural property owners with a good reason (pest control largely), certain occupations like specific security (cash transport for instance), cops and military that have guns. And criminals.

We still get the odd shooting but they're pretty rare and to my understanding, almost never done by legal owners.

I'm not sure what things were like back in 1996 but I don't believe we really have the gun culture so there's not much opposition to gun control by the majority.

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submitted 8 months ago by cdzero@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

Have you had any privacy wins recently? Anything you've tried or tweaked to improve your privacy? Anyone who's listened to something you've said? Do you have any privacy enhancing projects or changes you're working on implementing

I managed to convert someone to Signal this week. Was having reception difficulties with a phone call (both of us in spotty areas) and after a drop out, managed to get them on board with Signal. A very notable quality improvement in the call which helped reinforce to them it was a good idea.

I'm going to work on setting up Pihole over the weekend.

Note: I did steal this topic idea from Techlore.

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submitted 8 months ago by cdzero@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

In any format? I prefer to buy video games physically and have a respectable book, VHS and vinyl record collection. Though the majority of my music and video-based entertainment are digital.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 11 points 8 months ago

Fairphone 4. Ubuntu Touch is supported at a manufacturer level, it supports Postmarket OS, easy user serviceable, SD card slot (which apparently is rare now). No headphone jack but that's about the only downside. I'm running one with Calyx and while it is a little older of a phone - it's perfectly fine.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 17 points 8 months ago

A lot of people need to be right all the time, even if it is to their own detriment. Therefore they would see apologising as losing.

Social cohesion is quite important and I believe something that is becoming a little undervalued. Especially in a workplace. While of course if is important to stick to your principles, it's not that important to be right in a lot of social situations.

Relationships aren't linear progression. Sometimes you move forward, sometimes you move backwards. Sometimes you can move forward by moving backwards. An apology rarely hurts in the grand scheme of things.

However I would think about what you're saying. And what I'm about to say carries the lack of context from not knowing any more than what you posted.

You weren't listening and it was mostly your fault (your words). She didn't trigger you. And telling her she triggered you will probably not go well. You reacted to her in a way you are now regretting. You need to take responsibility for that and that is likely what you are apologising for.

The conversation about things being fair, save it for later. Put a lot more thought into it.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 14 points 8 months ago

I've never been in that situation but I wouldn't rule it out on principle.

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