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/

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. 

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