Debt amount:
$2000
Date debt issued:
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Period debt occurred:
July 2010
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?:
No
Payment Type:
Parenting Payment
Appealing Debt?:
I don't know how to
Tell us about your debt and how has this affected you? e.g. anxiety levels, financial and accommodation stress:
It was when I was in a women's shelter for two weeks and was told I wouldn't have to worry about anything money wise as I used that one fortnight payment to escape, years later they alleged I incorrectly claimed whilst 'still with a partner' when it was supposed to be waived due to circumstances, and then as I was assumed partnered, came up with this figure of money owed.
How do you feel about the way the Government has handled this process?:
It made me feel ashamed and guilty, terrible way to punish victims of domestic violence, well done Gov, I paid your money owed after being put on the spot and unable to explain the circumstance...they didn't even check.