Centrelink wipes 'robo-debt' at centre of test case

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The Department of Human Services has wiped a $4000 debt at the centre of a Federal Court challenge to Centrelink's 'robo-debt' recovery scheme

The Department of Human Services has wiped a $4000 debt at the centre of a Federal Court challenge to Centrelink's 'robo-debt' recovery scheme.

Australian Council of Social Service chief executive Cassandra Goldie said the legal challenge had created significant doubts for thousands of vulnerable people who had already settled debts. She called for the automated program to be scrapped. "The Commonwealth Ombudsman, in reviewing our processes, found that it is reasonable and appropriate to ask people to explain discrepancies in data," he said.

 

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i refuse to comment, on the grounds my centrelink file will be leaked and used against me

Government will always try you on especially the weak and vulnerable 😢

Terrifying stuff, government departments are like the Gestapo ! 😮

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