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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Darren O'Donovan

Let’s be clear. Robodebt was ended by welfare recipients with their suffering

Former Liberal minister Alan Tudge at public hearings of the robodebt royal commission
Former Liberal minister Alan Tudge at the robodebt royal commission. ‘Politicians must lead.’ Photograph: Darren England/AAP

The searing findings of the robodebt royal commission contain profound criticisms of our political and government culture. The momentum for change peaked in the 30 seconds after the report was released, as victims finally receive a cycle of front page media coverage – something the scheme never truly received before.

When it all dies down, those who are left living in the system will ask one question: will anything change?

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