The chief executive of a Shepparton-based not-for-profit organisation has highlighted the issues surrounding Centrelinks automated data matching system and its approach to collecting alleged debts, as the issue faces a looming Senate inquiry.
FamilyCares David Tennant recently made a submission to a Senate inquiry associated with the better management of the social welfare system, focusing on the governments compliance with debt collection guidelines in relation to privacy and consumer laws.
The controversial debt recovery system will soon face a committee after thousands of Australians were incorrectly told they needed to repay money.
Mr Tennant said the issue had placed immen…
Read the full article at: http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2017/03/02/76642/dont-take-debt-for-granted