Investigation Into Former Australian Government’s Unlawful Debt Recovery Scheme Officially Launched

Investigation Into Former Australian Government’s Unlawful Debt Recovery Scheme Officially Launched
A Medicare and Centrelink office sign is seen in Sydney, Australia, on March 21, 2016. Matt King/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
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The Royal Commission has launched a major investigation into an unlawful debt recovery program initiated by the Australian government in 2016 and promised to hold those in charge to account.

On Sept. 27, the commission held an initial public hearing in Brisbane and made brief opening statements on the investigation.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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