Nearly a year after Victoria Legal Aid won a landmark #robodebt test case, Gordon Legal's class action trial is set to get underway in the federal court at 10.15am.
I will be covering for the @GuardianAus and tweeting where possible.
I will be covering for the @GuardianAus and tweeting where possible.
You can also watch it here: webstreaming.lawinorder.com.au/robodebt
Here is @Paul_Karp's report of the government's climbdown a week before the VLA settlement. Stuart Robert called it a “refinement” of the program, and said only a “small cohort” was affected. theguardian.com/australia-news…
We revealed in March that the government had drawn up secret plans to pay back people affected, beginning in March. theguardian.com/australia-news… #auspol #robodebt
The government made the announcement on a Friday afternoon theguardian.com/australia-news…
Should be underway shortly. But a reminder that there is still a good possibility the parties could settle. Gordon Legal noted at a case management hearing last week that discussions were continuing. #robodebt
And we're away. "I can't hear you Mr Quinn, we're on mute." He finally replies: "Fantastic start." #robodebt
Looks like we might be headed towards a settlement. Bernie Quinn, for Gordon Legal, asks for more time (until 11am) to continue discussions between the parties. That's granted by justice Bernard Murphy, who notes more time will be given if requested
The court adjourned until 11am
Hmmm the stream has gone "off air"...
Court to resume at 1.30pm
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