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Robodebt: what the Centrelink worker who raised the alarm wants from the royal commission

With the inquiry findings due, Colleen Taylor is hoping for permanent reform to prevent such a shameful episode happening again

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt victims urge action on royal commission report

The final report of the royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme is due to be released on Friday.

AAP

‘The culmination of years of suffering’: what can we expect from the robodebt royal commission’s final report?

On Friday, the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme will submit its final report to the federal government, which is expected to release it to the public shortly thereafter.

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Banks stick to rate hike predictions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Ask the Expert: Living off super? Tailor it to get the best out of your life investment

Super can provide you with a regular tax-free income payment and you have an extremely wide range of investments to choose from.

The New Daily

PwC’s $1 million review failed to question robodebt legality

A federal government department will consider whether it should seek a $1 million refund from PwC after it did not deliver a 2017 report on its robodebt audit.

The New Daily

Ask the Expert: Death, deeming and defined benefits – we answer three curly super questions

Super is your money, but there are rules on how you use it. Our expert explains how to navigate three complicated super moves.

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Inflation, cost of living pressures increase struggle for students in unpaid health placements

Students studying to become health professionals are increasingly struggling with the demands of unpaid placements as inflation rises.

ABC News

Family Of Centrelink Worker Who Was Stabbed Are Considering Legal Action Against Services Aus

Joeanne Cassar allegedly laid in a pool of blood for 25 minutes.

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Government scheme for ACBF Youpla customers expires in November — what happens next?

For decades, funeral insurer ACBF Youpla sold policies to First Nations Australians despite attention for regulators. Now, two years after it collapsed, the government is still wrestling with how to compensate the company's customers.

ABC News

Convicted killer jailed for running lucrative ice supply business

Cox was 18 when she murdered a 17-year-old girl in East Maitland in 1997.

Newcastle Herald

Just Some Basic Shit You Can’t Buy With Labor’s $2.85/Day JobSeeker Increase

Imagine welfare increases being so low you can't even buy two-minute noodles with them.

Pedestrian.tv

Who is eligible for the $500 energy bill relief payment? It depends on where you live

The federal government had to negotiate different agreements with each state and territory, so it's a little complicated. Let's look at how much you might get slashed off your bill, depending on where you live.

ABC News

From JobSeeker to rent assistance and the single parenting payment: The budget's Centrelink changes explained

Millions of people receiving Centrelink payments such as JobSeeker and rent assistance will see a boost after the federal budget goes through. Learn about what it means for you here.

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JobSeeker Rent Assistance Are Increasing From ‘Jack Shit’ To ‘Diddly Squat’ So Thanks, Labor

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dropped Labor’s first fully-fledged budget after a ‘lil one last October and guess what? Renters and folks who receive Centrelink payments were shafted. Who’d have thunk it!The TL;DR is that Aussies on JobSeeker will cop an extra $40 a fortnight, so single folks with no children will…

Newcastle Herald

'An alarming trend': Seniors poverty on the rise

'I don't think we have ever had this many people over 65 below the poverty line before.'

The Guardian - AU

How two reporters exposed Centrelink’s robodebt injustice and gave voice to the victimised

Christopher Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes look back at a Guardian Australia scoop and tell how initial shock gave way to disbelief, frustration and then – finally – vindication

The Guardian - AU

Welfare advocates welcome Centrelink rule change to help domestic violence victims

Officers will have to consider whether domestic violence is a factor when determining if welfare recipient is part of a couple

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The New Daily

Ask the Expert: How flexible is your super? Tips for a more comfortable retirement

The tools are there to help you prioritise your super goals, and then finding the best way to achieve them.

Newcastle Herald

'Cruel and punitive': Widowed father of five calls for JobSeeker changes

'JobSeeker is a cheap place where the government can dump people.'

Newcastle Herald

No affordable rentals from 2316 listings, report finds

The snapshot found "rents in Australia have never been less affordable".

The Guardian - AU

Rental affordability worst ever seen for minimum wage earners, Anglicare says

In annual snapshot less than 1% of listings were affordable for renters earning minimum wage and only four rooms in share houses for those on jobseeker

The New Daily

Dodgy funeral company Youpla banked on Centrepay for payments

A company that sold junk funeral policies to Indigenous people increased profits by relying on Centrelink's billing system, Centrepay.

The New Daily

Ask the Expert: Tackling your financial future – what to consider before you get started

A good financial adviser will help you work out your goals for the future as well as acting as a coach to help you stay on track.

ABC News

Zakat payment system helping people in need as cost of living rises

This payment system helps people in need deal with rising living costs and transform their lives — and puts food on the table for Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world.

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