Government pursued robo-debts even after it knew program was unlawful

Government pursued robo-debts even after it knew program was unlawful

A report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman has found about 50,000 more debts raised on false grounds through the robo-debt program than the government had confessed last year.

  • byNick Bonyhady

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COVID-19 vaccine certificates to be available online within days of immunisation

COVID-19 vaccine certificates to be available online within days of immunisation

With vaccination certificates soon to become an important passport for accessing at-risk facilities and travel,Services Australia has upgraded its systems.

  • byRachel Clun
Traumatised society needs the humanity put back in government services:MPs,experts

Traumatised society needs the humanity put back in government services:MPs,experts

Australians now living in"traumatised times"need the humanity put back in government services to get the best outcomes,experts and bipartisan MPs say.

  • byKatina Curtis
Fraudster claimed $70,000 for virus and fire,federal police allege

Fraudster claimed $70,000 for virus and fire,federal police allege

The western Sydney man is due to face court in July accused of assuming 64 mostly fake identities to make false claims for government benefits this year.