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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 · Jul 4, 2023

Afternoon Update: RBA warns of more rate hikes; dogs rescued from ‘horrific conditions’; and Australia records 7th-warmest June

Cash rate pauses at 4.1% but governor says further rate rises are possible depending on the economy and inflation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023

What timing! Labor chases Stuart Robert – and a byelection win – just as the Nacc opens its doors

The former minister’s denials don’t deter the attack – and they can’t put off the national anti-corruption commission

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023

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 · May 31, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Public servant stole hundreds of work laptops to 'help children in the Philippines'

The former APS level 6 worker will spend six months behind bars.

The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2023

Shorten flags consequences for robodebt enablers

The robodebt royal commission exposed a "soullessness" within senior parts of the public service which shocked Government Services Minister Bill Shorten.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

WTF: Centrelink Can Ask Cops To Snoop In Your Phone If It Thinks You’re Lying About Eligibility

In some cases it can even ask police to crack your passwords.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 14, 2023

'Inhumane' debt collection of welfare overpayments ends

The federal government will no longer use third-party debt collection agencies for welfare overpayments following lessons learned from the robodebt debacle.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Albanese government axing external debt collectors in bid to prevent another robodebt

Welfare debt reform means citizens are no longer ‘guilty until proven innocent’, says government services minister Bill Shorten

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023