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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Robodebt class action law firm prepared to sue for alleged ‘misfeasance in public office’

Peter Gordon
Peter Gordon of Gordon Legal has flagged the possibility of further legal action following the release of the robodebt royal commission report. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

The law firm behind the $1.8bn robodebt class action says it is prepared to launch a fresh civil case alleging misfeasance in public office, potentially against former ministers and public servants, unless a settlement for further compensation is reached.

Peter Gordon, a senior partner at Gordon Legal, confirmed on Tuesday the firm had written to the Albanese government seeking to address wrongs that weren’t compensated by the original case.

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