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Bill Shorten dubs Stuart Robert's defence of Robodebt handling as 'peak bizarre'

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has criticised former Coalition minister Stuart Robert after he admitted holding deep doubts about the robodebt scheme while publicly endorsing it.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Robert accused of ‘misleading Australian public’ over robodebt

Bill Shorten has accused Morrison govt minister Stuart Robert of misleading the Australian public after his evidence to the robodebt inquiry.

The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023

Morning Mail: Morrison secret ministry ‘voids visa ruling’, high-speed rail abandoned, Lyon roars in India

Morrison’s power grab should nullify immigration decision, says Afghan migrant; Sydney-Newcastle scheme dropped

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

Ex-minister Stuart Robert 'takes responsibility' for Robodebt implementation, admits defending it despite knowing it could be unlawful

Stuart Robert tells royal commission he went on television programs defending the program as a "dutiful cabinet minister" despite being aware it could be unlawful.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Ex-minister defends response to robodebt legal advice

An ex-Coalition minister has denied dismissing legal advice about robodebt, saying he passed it to then PM Scott Morrison "within two hours".

The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023

Marles says Dutton’s Aukus advice out of date – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023

Stuart Robert said ‘we will double down’ after being advised robodebt was unlawful, inquiry told

Former human services secretary says Coalition minister told her ‘legal advice is just advice’ when briefed on solicitor general’s opinion on scheme’s legality

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Former human services minister Stuart Robert vowed to 'double down' after being told Robodebt was illegal, royal commission told

Former top bureaucrat Renee Leon says she was forced to step in and stop the illegal Robodebt scheme because ministers refused.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Afternoon Update: tax hike on $3m super balances; robodebt inquiry ‘double down’ claim; and a Test cricket classic

Balances of more than $3m will be taxed at 30%, up from current concessional rate of 15%

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Strained culture within department overseeing robodebt

A former senior public servant says public servants became afraid to raise risks with then-ministers because of potential consequences to their employment.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023