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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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Law for Community WorkersBy Legal Aid NSW CLE (Community Legal Education) Branch