The Latest Breaking News from Services Australia

‘A bit of a joke’: single mother of four scarred by robodebt scandal ends up with 96 cents compensation

Data shows about 45% of victims will get less than $100 of the $1.8bn settlement and 5% will get less than $10

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

ACCC considering issues raised over retailer Urban Rampage's use of Centrepay in disadvantaged communities

Operating across eight towns with large Indigenous populations, the clothing and homewares retailer has been slammed by financial counsellors over its business practices, which they say are predatory and exploit welfare recipients.

ABC News · Sep 13, 2022

How can I get higher Medicare rebates and what is the extended safety net?

As bulk-billing in Australia declines, many families and couples are not aware they could be eligible for higher Medicare rebates

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022

Robyn is one of 11 Australians who died after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. Her family speaks for the first time

Speaking publicly for the first time, her family say they fully support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but believe the government should have had a better plan to support families like theirs.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Flood relief payments targeted at Lismore, Gympie by scammers

A wave of fraudulent flood claims is being investigated as scammers try to cash in on natural disasters in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

ABC News · May 3, 2022

Family of South Australian Robodebt victim gets senator's backing for answers about Corey Webb, who died by suicide

Eyre Peninsula woman Jessica Jolly, who is calling for a royal commission into the federal government's botched Robodebt scheme, receives the backing of independent senator Rex Patrick for answers about how her late brother was treated.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

Coalition faces criticism for limiting ‘top-up’ payment to Lismore flood victims only

Extra $350-a-week quietly added to disaster recovery allowance but other northern rivers areas ineligible

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2022

Medicare scraps historical medical record requests due to staffing pressures, leaving abuse survivors to wait longer

Vulnerable Australians who have already been left waiting months to access their medical records to receive compensation will face further delays after Services Australia announces plans to scrap backlogged requests.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Centrelink scammers target flood-hit residents in northern NSW

Fraudsters are adding insult to injury for families affected by this year's devastating floods, stealing flood-relief money and Centrelink details

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Government says Labor's attack on Services Australia flood sites a 'cheap' political play

Labor accuses the federal government of making partisan picks for where to send flood assistance — but ministers and Services Australia say state governments decide where to send staff.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022