The Robodebt scheme saw close to 500,000 Australian welfare recipients illegally pursued over debts they didn't owe Resulting in the suicides of at least two individuals - and a potential compensation settlement of some $475 million.

Last night, a book that detailed the scandal, Mean Streak, won the top non-fiction prize at the 2025 Prime Minister's Literary Award.

• Guest: Rick Morton, author of Mean Streak
• Producer: Grace Stranger