Robodebt - the full story

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Legal Aid NSW civil lawyer, Nicola Cannon gives you a quick overview of the recent ‘robo-debt’ test case and what it may mean for your clients?

Find out about:

• The recent robo-debt test case run by our colleagues at Victoria Legal Aid
• What this means for your clients who may have a robo-debt or have already paid off a robo-debt
• When clients should contact Legal Aid NSW about their robo-debt
• And where can people go for help for other Centrelink debt help

Referrals

• Centrelink — How to deal with debt information
• Centrelink compliance division — call: 1800 086 400 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
• Centrelink repayments division — call: 1800 076 072 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
• Gordon Legal — Register your interest
•  Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service.
• Legal Aid NSW social security service
• Welfare Rights Centre
• Call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529

 More information

• Centrelink debt review
• Explainer-Deanna Amato’s case, from Victoria Legal Aid
• Gordon Legal — Class action info
• ‘The Guardian’ article — Robodebt: the federal court ruling and what it means for targeted welfare recipients

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