John Laws Quotations

There is a disparity, and we might have to make that up. But there will be federal money available to take care of part of it if not all of it, and I think the federal government will come through and see that they cover most of our costs.

People have worn shower shoes, flip-flops and clothing that is ripped where it shouldn't be. They're not the clothes you'd naturally wear if you meet with the general public.

People have to be absolutely ready before they receive treatment.

We have tracked those who have stayed and have applied for benefits, but I don't think there were that many of them. There just weren't that many who have stayed.

Yeah, well I feel sad for him . . . I just hope he's OK.

Yeah, well I feel sad for him if . . . I just hope . . . he's an old friend. I just hope he's OK.

We didn't do Medicaid because we determined it would cost us almost as much to apply as we spent.

There is not a case at present for cutting the petrol excise,

You have to look at everything and their overall eligibility status. Many of these folks probably qualify, but you just don't know how much money they might have in the bank.

You have to give them a month, because you can't just go into the facility and say, 'OK, out today'. You have to place all the residents in a suitable environment.

We are sure that there is going to be a ton of work to do. And we expect that all the contractors, including us, are going to be a part of that process, ... We were looking for people before the storm who had the skills needed to do what we do. We definitely have an interest in someone who's qualified. I think (the approach) is very effective.

We are going to get the money back, but like everything with the federal government you don't just have them cut us a check for $500,000. It's coming from various sources and it's going to take some time.

And the story that we published today was only showing that what happened at that function was not an isolated incident, as Mr Brogden suggested, and the fact that he had chosen to stay on as the member for Pittwater, and was also entertaining suggestions that he might be able to make a comeback as a minister or a shadow minister somewhere down the track, means that he is still in public life.

There's no problem with 95 percent of our employees and what they wear. But there's a perception that some may not look business-like and we need to give guidance to employees on what they should or should not wear.

The shorts are too short. A lot of these people may do things like data entry and not particularly meet with the public at work. But if they work at an office or downtown, the public sees you coming in and out of the building.

You're talking about 350 people maximum right now. We aren't talking about a really large population (receiving benefits).

As you do these surveys, the fact that you find the same violations is an indicator you have some real problems.

These people are leaving their home, and we want them to find another home where they feel just as safe and secure.

If you have some information that would identify a potential terrorist act, people's lives could depend on you passing this information on,

You develop a tough old skin when you work at 60 Minutes . ? I know Lawsy, like him, been on the turps with him. I have absolutely no feeling of rivalry or animosity. Lawsy takes the city to the country and I'm pretty much the country talking to itself.