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Scott Morrison tells Robodebt inquiry he was given 'very explicit advice' scheme didn't need legislation

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has told a royal commission he was given "very explicit" advice no legislation was needed for the scheme which would ultimately become Robodebt. 

Mr Morrison has given evidence at public hearings in Brisbane in a session that became fiery at times, with an exasperated Commissioner Catherine Holmes at one point asking if he understood parliamentary privilege.

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