Minister "Not Aware" Of People Receiving Incorrect Centrelink Debt Notices. (But They Are.)

The human services minister’s comments came in his first interview since returning from holiday. While he was away, an enormous controversy engulfed Centrelink as scores of people reported receiving letters asking them to pay back money they didn’t owe.

[...]

But Tudge’s comments do not reflect the reported experiences of many Australians who have been caught up in the new automated system.

Sydney man Curtis Dickson, who spoke to BuzzFeed News about his debt last week, was forced onto a payment plan for a debt that was ultimately found to be incorrect.