The recent ten billion dollar, Rudd Government, economic stimulus package is a wonderful Christmas present for many Australians who have been doing it tough. With credit tightening around the globe, for both big and small borrowers, it comes at a much needed time. Despite the boo hoos of the usual nay sayers, insert leader of the opposition’s name and News Ltd conservative commentators, it will be a short term fillup for retailers; and more importantly allow the battlers to have a decent Christmas – before they face the economic onslaught in 2009.
Pensioners, carers and people with children, who are financially struggling, will all find this bit of extra lolly, if not a Godsend then at least a Ruddsend. I hope they all toast Kevin on Chrissie day and remember to stay positive into the future – as it will be the media fanned, fear mongering, which will hasten and intensify this coming recession. People are already losing their jobs and with the commodities boom busting, it is sure to get worse.
Many of the really small businesses, I deal with in my work, have already pulled their heads in and as the doors close it can be tough to remember to stay positive. As a father of two small children, four and under, I really appreciated the support just before Christmas and despite the gloom I take heart from the actions of the government. I also hope that we can all do our bit for each other when the time comes, me included – so hip hip hooray for Mr Kevin Rudd.
