Robodebt

Hung parliament could see crossbench seek NACC reforms after backflip on robodebt decision
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hung parliament could see crossbench seek NACC reforms after backflip on robodebt decision

Federal crossbenchers including Helen Haines, Zali Steggall, Monique Ryan and the Greens say they will use the balance of power to reform the National Anti-Corruption Commission to hold more public …

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US and Russia hold Ukraine peace talks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US and Russia hold Ukraine peace talks

Sabra Lane: Good morning, welcome to AM, I'm Sabra Lane, coming to you from Nipaluna, Hobart. Sabra Lane: Many householders are breathing a little easier today, thanks to the Reserve …

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National anti-corruption watchdog boss Paul Brereton's future in question after Robodebt decision
5 months, 2 weeks ago

National anti-corruption watchdog boss Paul Brereton's future in question after Robodebt decision

The future of National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton is in question after a review found he engaged in misconduct by not recusing himself during a decision to rule out an …

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Corruption watchdog to reconsider its decision not to investigate Robodebt referrals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Corruption watchdog to reconsider its decision not to investigate Robodebt referrals

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has announced it will reconsider its decision not to investigate referrals from the Robodebt royal commission after finding the commissioner did not properly deal with a …

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Former department bosses Kathryn Campbell and Renee Leon named for breaching duties in relation to Robodebt
7 months ago

Former department bosses Kathryn Campbell and Renee Leon named for breaching duties in relation to Robodebt

A dozen current and former senior public servants involved in the unlawful robodebt scheme breached their code of conduct, including former department bosses Kathryn Campbell and Renee Leon. Against Ms …

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'Lucky' Bill Shorten offers one more zinger, as he prepares to leave politics
7 months, 1 week ago

'Lucky' Bill Shorten offers one more zinger, as he prepares to leave politics

Bill Shorten had one last "zinger" to offer when announcing his retirement from politics, as a journalist asked for an inside look into the conversations that led to his decision. …

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Anti-corruption watchdog decides not to pursue Robodebt corruption investigation
10 months, 1 week ago

Anti-corruption watchdog decides not to pursue Robodebt corruption investigation

In short: The National Anti-Corruption Commission will not pursue fresh corruption investigations into six officials involved in the Robodebt scandal. Robodebt royal commissioner Catherine Holmes SC had provided parts of …

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Government lawyer at heart of disastrous Robodebt scheme resigns after questions raised about external work
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Government lawyer at heart of disastrous Robodebt scheme resigns after questions raised about external work

In short: Former chief counsel of the Department of Human Services, Annette Musolino, has resigned after the ABC put questions to the government about her external work. In 2020, several …

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The ATO is reviving old tax debts totalling billions, threatening some taxpayers with bankruptcy
1 year, 1 month ago

The ATO is reviving old tax debts totalling billions, threatening some taxpayers with bankruptcy

After escaping an abusive partner more than a decade ago, Adriana Carrington felt life was just getting back on track. While the debt still theoretically exists, typically the ATO doesn't …

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Tax Interest Old Small
Man versus Machine: Why computer malfunction is a serious problem when it comes to our bills
1 year, 1 month ago

Man versus Machine: Why computer malfunction is a serious problem when it comes to our bills

Post Office helpline staff had a script when subpostmasters and postmistresses called about their problems with Horizon computers. “Trust is a moral relationship and computers are a tool created for …

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Bill Shorten hopes thousands of new Services Australia staff will improve agency
1 year, 2 months ago

Bill Shorten hopes thousands of new Services Australia staff will improve agency

In short: 3,000 new staff have been recruited to Services Australia. Thousands of new staff joining Services Australia are already turning around an agency struggling with recent performance and cultural …

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Australia Services Lot Staff
Too many patients are catching COVID in Australian hospitals, doctors say. So why are hospitals rolling back precautions?
1 year, 2 months ago

Too many patients are catching COVID in Australian hospitals, doctors say. So why are hospitals rolling back precautions?

Steve Irons' older brother Jim was only supposed to be in hospital for a short while. But senior healthcare workers in several states say vulnerable people — including transplant and …

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Government formally responds to Robodebt royal commission, revealing 16 public servants being investigated over scheme
1 year, 5 months ago

Government formally responds to Robodebt royal commission, revealing 16 public servants being investigated over scheme

The government has agreed to all of the recommendations from the royal commission into the unlawful Robodebt scheme. Key points: The federal government has accepted all the recommendations from the …

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National Anti-Corruption Commission's real challenge is leadership. Will it learn the lessons of the Robodebt investigation?
1 year, 7 months ago

National Anti-Corruption Commission's real challenge is leadership. Will it learn the lessons of the Robodebt investigation?

It took decades of scandal, and the repeated establishment of royal commissions, but in 2023, the federal government finally faced up to the obvious: Canberra has as much a corruption …

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Ombudsman Report Commission Canberra
Scott Morrison accuses the government of 'rank hypocrisy' over Robodebt criticism, defends report findings
1 year, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison accuses the government of 'rank hypocrisy' over Robodebt criticism, defends report findings

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has accused the government of "political lynching" over its criticism of his role in the illegal Robodebt income averaging scheme. Key points: Scott Morrison has …

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Kathryn Campbell first senior bureaucrat suspended after Robodebt royal commission
1 year, 8 months ago

Kathryn Campbell first senior bureaucrat suspended after Robodebt royal commission

The senior bureaucrat who oversaw the rollout of the illegal Robodebt scheme has been suspended without pay following the damning findings of the royal commission. Key points: Kathryn Campbell was …

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With Robodebt and anonymous No Voice campaign, politics has descended into a dark place, feeding off downward envy
1 year, 9 months ago

With Robodebt and anonymous No Voice campaign, politics has descended into a dark place, feeding off downward envy

A leaflet appeared in letterboxes in suburban Melbourne in recent days. In her report about Robodebt, Commissioner Catherine Holmes said: "Anti-welfare rhetoric is easy populism, useful for campaign purposes." The …

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Law firm that led Robodebt class action considers fresh compensation claim after royal commission
1 year, 9 months ago

Law firm that led Robodebt class action considers fresh compensation claim after royal commission

The law firm that spearheaded the Robodebt class action is considering its options for a fresh compensation claim in light of the Robodebt royal commission findings. Key points: The royal …

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticises the 'glee' of Labor leaders over Robodebt findings, apologises to victims
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticises the 'glee' of Labor leaders over Robodebt findings, apologises to victims

The federal opposition leader has apologised to Robodebt victims but has criticised "the glee" of the prime minister, accusing him of politicising the royal commission's report release. Key points: Mr …

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Kathleen Madgwick tells Robodebt royal commission about her son Jarrad and the damage the scheme caused
2 years, 1 month ago

Kathleen Madgwick tells Robodebt royal commission about her son Jarrad and the damage the scheme caused

Jarrad Madgwick loved his mum fiercely and he didn't care who saw him show it. "The best thing about Jarrad was he was very unique in his closeness, we were …

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Royal Inquiry Commission Her Son
Robodebt royal commission hears former ombudsman who investigated the scheme allowed DHS to amend wording of report
2 years, 1 month ago

Robodebt royal commission hears former ombudsman who investigated the scheme allowed DHS to amend wording of report

A former ombudsman has been accused of failing to run an impartial investigation into Robodebt after his final report did not mention the scheme was illegal. Key points: The commission …

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Royal Office Inquiry Commonwealth
Written submissions to Robodebt royal commission made public, revealing significant toll on victims of unlawful scheme
2 years, 1 month ago

Written submissions to Robodebt royal commission made public, revealing significant toll on victims of unlawful scheme

The Robodebt royal commission this week heard from senior ministers and bureaucrats involved in the debt recovery program, but the toll on its victims has been laid bare in now-public …

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Royal Debt Commission Told
Bill Shorten dubs Stuart Robert's defence of Robodebt handling as 'peak bizarre'
2 years, 1 month ago

Bill Shorten dubs Stuart Robert's defence of Robodebt handling as 'peak bizarre'

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has criticised former Coalition minister Stuart Robert after he admitted holding deep doubts about the Robodebt scheme while publicly endorsing it. Key points: Stuart Robert …

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Ex-minister Stuart Robert 'takes responsibility' for Robodebt implementation, admits defending it despite knowing it could be unlawful
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-minister Stuart Robert 'takes responsibility' for Robodebt implementation, admits defending it despite knowing it could be unlawful

Former minister Stuart Robert has told the Robodebt royal commission he takes "absolute responsibility" for the implementation for the illegal scheme. Key points: Mr Robert said he defended the scheme …

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