Monday Aug 24, 2020
Robodebt Part 2
In Robodebt Part 2 Legal Aid NSW civil lawyer, Nicola Cannon gives you an update on the latest developments on robodebt.
Find out about:
- what the Government’s announcement that it will refund robodebts means for your clients
- Who will and won’t receive a refund
- How to make sure clients who are eligible for refunds receive them
- The Gordon Legal Class Action on Robodebt
- Where clients can go for help
Referrals
To speak with Centrelink about a robodebt:
Centrelink compliance division — call: 1800 086 400 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Centrelink repayments division — call: 1800 076 072 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
To get legal advice:
Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service.
Legal Aid NSW social security service
Call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529
To register your interest for the class action:
Gordon Legal — Register your interest for the class action: https://register.robodebtclassaction.com.au/registration/
More information
- Services Australia website - Information about refunds for the income compliance program: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/information-about-refunds-income-compliance-program
- Victoria Legal Aid robodebt page:
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/find-legal-answers/centrelink/robodebts ‘ - Economic Justice Australia – robodebt fact sheet:
http://ejaustralia.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/Robodebts.pdf - Gordon Legal FAQ’s:
https://gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-class-action/robodebt-faqs/
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