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All governments try to ‘manage’ stories – but with robodebt it became a stubborn refusal to admit the truth

The royal commission’s final report lays bare how ministers and officials frustrated honest questioning and used friendly media to spread misleading information

The Guardian - AU

The robodebt royal commission revealed the worst of ‘welfare cop’ politics. But what happens next is up to us all

Catherine Holmes’ report is damning for the Coalition and the public service, yet the reckoning she advocates will take more than policy change

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle nurse says illegal robodebt scheme ruined trust in government

'I was treated as a cheat and somebody who was trying to get money out of the government.'

Newcastle Herald

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The rise of #Robodebt: how Twitter activists pushed a government scandal from hashtags to a royal commission

The royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme has delivered its findings.

The Conversation

Robodebt royal commission final report: key findings on Scott Morrison, Stuart Robert, Kathryn Campbell and Alan Tudge

The royal commission report has levelled strong criticism of the three former ministers and senior public servant. Here are the main points from the inquiry’s findings

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt: what the Centrelink worker who raised the alarm wants from the royal commission

With the inquiry findings due, Colleen Taylor is hoping for permanent reform to prevent such a shameful episode happening again

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt victims urge action on royal commission report

The final report of the royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme is due to be released on Friday.

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‘The culmination of years of suffering’: what can we expect from the robodebt royal commission’s final report?

On Friday, the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme will submit its final report to the federal government, which is expected to release it to the public shortly thereafter.

The Conversation

Banks stick to rate hike predictions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Ask the Expert: Living off super? Tailor it to get the best out of your life investment

Super can provide you with a regular tax-free income payment and you have an extremely wide range of investments to choose from.

The New Daily

PwC’s $1 million review failed to question robodebt legality

A federal government department will consider whether it should seek a $1 million refund from PwC after it did not deliver a 2017 report on its robodebt audit.

The New Daily

Ask the Expert: Death, deeming and defined benefits – we answer three curly super questions

Super is your money, but there are rules on how you use it. Our expert explains how to navigate three complicated super moves.

The New Daily

Inflation, cost of living pressures increase struggle for students in unpaid health placements

Students studying to become health professionals are increasingly struggling with the demands of unpaid placements as inflation rises.

ABC News

Family Of Centrelink Worker Who Was Stabbed Are Considering Legal Action Against Services Aus

Joeanne Cassar allegedly laid in a pool of blood for 25 minutes.

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Government scheme for ACBF Youpla customers expires in November — what happens next?

For decades, funeral insurer ACBF Youpla sold policies to First Nations Australians despite attention for regulators. Now, two years after it collapsed, the government is still wrestling with how to compensate the company's customers.

Newcastle Herald

Convicted killer jailed for running lucrative ice supply business

Cox was 18 when she murdered a 17-year-old girl in East Maitland in 1997.

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Just Some Basic Shit You Can’t Buy With Labor’s $2.85/Day JobSeeker Increase

Imagine welfare increases being so low you can't even buy two-minute noodles with them.

ABC News

Who is eligible for the $500 energy bill relief payment? It depends on where you live

The federal government had to negotiate different agreements with each state and territory, so it's a little complicated. Let's look at how much you might get slashed off your bill, depending on where you live.

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From JobSeeker to rent assistance and the single parenting payment: The budget's Centrelink changes explained

Millions of people receiving Centrelink payments such as JobSeeker and rent assistance will see a boost after the federal budget goes through. Learn about what it means for you here.

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JobSeeker Rent Assistance Are Increasing From ‘Jack Shit’ To ‘Diddly Squat’ So Thanks, Labor

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dropped Labor’s first fully-fledged budget after a ‘lil one last October and guess what? Renters and folks who receive Centrelink payments were shafted. Who’d have thunk it!The TL;DR is that Aussies on JobSeeker will cop an extra $40 a fortnight, so single folks with no children will…

Newcastle Herald

'An alarming trend': Seniors poverty on the rise

'I don't think we have ever had this many people over 65 below the poverty line before.'

The Guardian - AU

How two reporters exposed Centrelink’s robodebt injustice and gave voice to the victimised

Christopher Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes look back at a Guardian Australia scoop and tell how initial shock gave way to disbelief, frustration and then – finally – vindication

The Guardian - AU

Welfare advocates welcome Centrelink rule change to help domestic violence victims

Officers will have to consider whether domestic violence is a factor when determining if welfare recipient is part of a couple

The New Daily

Ask the Expert: How flexible is your super? Tips for a more comfortable retirement

The tools are there to help you prioritise your super goals, and then finding the best way to achieve them.

Newcastle Herald

'Cruel and punitive': Widowed father of five calls for JobSeeker changes

'JobSeeker is a cheap place where the government can dump people.'

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