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Luke Henriques-Gomes

@lukehgomes

11 Jun

Justice Bernard Murphy beginning his judgement in the #robodebt class action. He says the evidence shows the Commonweatlth "unlawfully" raised $1.7bn in debts against 443,000 people. It pursued 381,000 people, recovering $751m, including through private debt collectors. #auspol

Murphy says the case is a "shameful chapter" and a "massive failure" in public administration. He says it should have been "obvious" to senior public servants that the system was flawed.

However Murphy says there is little evidence to prove the government knew it was "unlawful". Refers to "stuff up" rather than a conspiracy adage

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Luke Henriques-Gomes

@lukehgomes

9 Jun

Sounds very much like the club made its position clear and Bucks saw the writing on the wall. A lot of passive language.

Very sad he won't get a proper send off at the G.

robbo having a bit of trouble navigating zoom 😅

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Luke Henriques-Gomes

@lukehgomes

27 May

Exclusive: Report obtained under FOI shows the Coalition's disability employment reforms delivered a massive windfall to job agencies, but little benefit to jobseekers theguardian.com/australia-news… #auspol

Internal documents reveal authorities were so concerned about the impact of the reforms it “locked down” its IT system to stop providers falsely claiming bonus payments for education course referrals

The report shows 28% of the 100-odd providers had boosted their revenue by more than double, and the larger providers increased their overall market share.

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Luke Henriques-Gomes

@lukehgomes

3 May

New: Linda Reynolds says NDIS independent assessments are coming. “Pause” for consultation is just to figure out how they will work. theguardian.com/australia-news…

For what it's worth, Reynolds' opening statement is here. Outlines where she wants to go as minister and it is very, very notable that there is so much emphasis on scheme sustainability. aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

Linda Reynolds' rhetorical question from her opening statement – "Is the NDIS actually making people less functional over time?" – has raised some eyebrows. It was not in her prepared remarks, which were tabled in parliament.

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Luke Henriques-Gomes

@lukehgomes

3 May

Services Australia and new minister Linda Reynolds fronting the community affairs committee for spillover #estimates now.

How many robodebt refunds made to date? $724m, 96.4% of eligible customers.

Reynolds says she is "very familiar" with and "passionate" about the NDIS. Was asked if she asked for these specific portfolios.
She won't reveal private conversations with the PM. But she thanks him for staying in regular contact with her while she was in hospital and on leave

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