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Scott Morrison in the spotlight: what will the former PM be asked at the robodebt royal commission?

Morrison is likely to be asked what he knew about the scheme when it was devised, why he was attracted to it – and what he did when it came under fire

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

Marise Payne tells Robodebt inquiry she doesn't know when need for legislative changes 'dropped off the radar'

Former Coalition minister Marise Payne tells the Robodebt inquiry the scheme's priority was to make sure the "right people" got the "right amounts".

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Robodebt inquiry, set to hear from Coalition members, hears Services Australia staff were alarmed about scheme

Ahead of Scott Morrison and Marise Payne appearing before the robodebt royal commission, the inquiry has heard Services Australia staff were "incensed" and "alarmed" about the scheme.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

Scott Morrison’s lawyers say his ‘reputation is on the line’ over robodebt royal commission testimony

Counsel for former PM says he should be able to refer to secret cabinet documents when giving evidence

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022

Officials given chance to ‘effectively co-write’ report into department’s handling of robodebt, inquiry told

Former manager at DHS testifies that it was ‘useful’ if the department which administered debt recovery scheme could ‘influence’ watchdog’s language

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022

Robodebt royal commission told Human Services staffers attempted to influence ombudsman report into troubled scheme

A bureaucrat who helped manage the Robodebt "crisis" in 2017 tells a royal commission it is "normal practice" for public servants to provide wording to independent statutory bodies investigating government programs.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

Robodebt officials 'co-wrote' vital report

Human Services department officials had the opportunity to contribute to a Commonwealth Ombudsman report

AAP · Dec 4, 2022

Morning Mail: Albanese talks trade with Xi, Trump poised to run, Russian missiles reportedly hit Poland

In today’s newsletter: PM’s meeting with Xi Jinping is first step to normalising relations, while misery continues for NSW residents hit by flooding

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022

The Robodebt royal commission has wrapped up for now. Here are some of the key takeaways

The Robodebt royal commission hears startling evidence with senior bureaucrats admitting they didn't follow legal advice, were too busy to raise concerns or didn't think it was their responsibility. Here's how the two weeks of hearings wrapped up.

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022

'Lack of curiosity' over robodebt legality

A former senior public servant has admitted to a "lack of curiosity" over a legal advice related to the legality of the robodebt scheme.

AAP · Nov 11, 2022