An aged pensioner who feared “losing everything”over an incorrect bill from the Robodebt scheme was forced to make repayments on the debt while she was still contesting it.
Key points:
- The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme resumed hearings for 2023 on Monday
- WitnessRosemary Gay said receiving an incorrect bill for almost $65,000 “turned my life upside down”
- Formergovernment ministers Christian Porter and Alan Tudge are set to give evidence next week
Rosemary Gay wiped away tears while telling the royal commission into the Robodebt scheme about her “sheer terror”afterreceiving a debt notice for almost $65,000.
Ms Gay said the trauma would “remain with her forever”.
She told the commission she was living alone, working two days a week and…
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