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

Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.