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

Welfare Rights Centre

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/