Completely agree. Matthew Thompson gave evidence that Centrelink are still pursuing his Robodebt.

There's all kinds of rank, unlawful behaviour going on, you don't have to wait for a Royal Commission report to do the right thing and suspend the compliance system.

#RobodebtRC
@billshortenmp I can explain this to you with memes if you're finding it difficult to comprehend.

#RobodebtRC
The Letters Patent is primarily focused on reforms to the mechanics of Departments and the APS to stop this from happening again.

It's up to this Labor Government to stop the harm that's happening now. Or those reforms will be suffocated by more torment and scandal.

#RobodebtRC
There isn't a single recipient that trusts Centrelink to conduct 'compliance' work fairly or lawfully.

Witnesses gave evidence they'll never access Centrelink again, nor allow their children to.

Frontline workers can't be their conscience for them. It's systemic.

#RobodebtRC

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The Department of Employment's 'complaints' service is, you guessed it, contracted out to a job provider. Until recently, it used to be an external EAP/support company. The Government can't even engage the private sector to enact these insane policies in a way that isn't corrupt.
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Here's the stream to watch the final day of public hearings for the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme:

#RobodebtRC

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The witness list for today is not quite up to date, as only 2 of the 5 witnesses are listed.

Taren Preston's the first witness. She was a social worker at Centrelink during Robodebt. Went to the agency as a graduate.

Counsel Assisting Salwa Marsh questioning her.

#RobodebtRC
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Mar 8
Here's the stream. Angus Scott KC explaining a former Ombudsman, McMillan, has produced a statement for them this week:

#RobodebtRC

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Ombudsman time.

Richard Glenn is first. He is affirmed.

The acting Ombo who Louise McLeod says she couldn't convince to do anything about Robodebt.

He has a law degree. Let's see if he knows how to use it.

#RobodebtRC
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Here is the stream for today.

We're currently hearing from Dr Elea Wurth of Deloitte, who have been commissioned by the Commission to produce a technical study of the Robodebt Scheme.

#RobodebtRC

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It's probably going to be more useful to actually have a look at those, rather than my livetweeting the entire transcript. Process maps, etc. I will convey anything of interest.

They are now going through the Deloitte report.

#RobodebtRC
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The Royal Commission is now in session. Here is the stream for today:

#RobodebtRC

robodebt.royalcommission.gov.au
Housekeeping: Angus Scott KC says Allyson Essex will not be required for further questioning. She wasn't excused, but now she is, on the basis of Mr. Philp's testimony. That doesn't sound great for her...

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Today's witnesses. No physical Malcolm, what a shame.

#RobodebtRC

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Here is the stream to watch today's proceedings of the #RobodebtRC, beginning shortly:

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