However some caution in trying to impose a ban in private property, which is unworkable in my opinion and should be at the discretion of the owner, say restaurants and cafe public space . Basically people should be free to smoke provided it does not affect others or litter public spaces which then becomes an offence of littering.

I am pro "new developments". I am sure council will not allow new buyers to develop a new project which as you mention may include a golf course. Mr Halloran has been battling for more than five years to develop a golf course in Culburra Beach and the Greens don't let him. Let's see what the Greens have to say there.

Did you know that it's not just the smoke, but you are actually breathing in another person's breath. Mmm... not sure if all breaths are the same as each other, if you get my d-r-i-f-t! Drifting smoke has all kinds of ramifications. Particularly if someone has asthma, or is potentially sensitive to cigarette smoke (or any other kind of smoke). Depending on the circumstances in which it occurs, the penetration of smoke from smoking into a public area/s or common properties may cause a nuisance or hazard and may interfere unreasonably with the use or enjoyment of the common property or another lot.

The smoke-free environment legislation, which establishes smoke-free areas and imposes penalties for specified conduct relating to the use of those areas. This has limited relevance to residential schemes but is relevant to commercial schemes or mixed use schemes containing licensed premises, restaurants or outdoor dining areas.

There are also people like me aged 19, on Youth Allowance. I have been out of home since 14, I had to leave school and work two jobs to simply have enough to live and pay rent of $120 a week. I was pushed back time and time again until I was 16 I was given youth allowance. My payment fortnightly is now $692, $280 a week for rent and I am left with $132 to live off a fortnight. Unfortunately $280 a week was the cheapest rental I could find, I then need to put money away for my bills, phone, electricity etc. I cannot work due to medical reasons but I am not eligible for any other payments.

Centrelink need to raise payments as our prices rise. It's beginning to get impossible to live.

Newstart is a critical part of our income support system, but Newstart is not working, the rate has not increased in real terms over a significant period while living costs for low incomes have gone through the roof.

Unions Shoalhaven supports the goal of the Raise the Rate Campaign, calling on the Federal Government to immediately lift the single rate of Newstart, Youth Allowance and other related payments by at least $75.00 per week and index Allowances to wages.

In our society, a single parent shouldnt have to juggle debts with the need to feed their children. Older workers should not feel ashamed that they no longer can find paid work because of age.

Young people struggle daily to pay transport costs to attend classes and have to deal also with lack of concentration because they couldnt afford breakfast.