NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton defends Robodebt decision and says witnesses are “more comfortable” with secret hearings
By Shane Dowling on October 6, 2024
[kangaroocourtofaustralia.com]
A careful page by page refutation & questioning of the statements made by the commisioner with links to prior reports & full copy of the purported speech.
NB. For non Australian readers Robodebt was a corrupt scheme introduced by the previous government to claim welfare recipients had been effectively defrauding the system. As a result of the project the government has so far paid $110 million in compensation to the victims & there may be more claims to come. [abc.net.au]
In addition the scheme caused many mental health damage, financial hardship & drove some to suicide [abc.net.au]
Any secret hearing is no justice or court of law.
Or Australia & its reputation.