UPDATE: Possible criminal charges may be applied to members of the former Morrison Government after Commissioner Catherine Holmes labelled the Robodebt scheme as clearly unlawful.

Ms Holmes said Scott Morrison and members of his cabinet were likely aware of the illegality of the program, but chose not to do anything about it.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese did not hold back his fury in response, calling the effects of the scheme as “varied, extensive, devastating and continuing.”

“For those who had the temerity to complain, they were subject to vile political tactics; today is about these victims,” Mr Albanese said.

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After almost a year of sometimes shocking and often damning inquiry, the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme is set to hand down their findings today.

The controversial Robodebt process allegedly lead to wrongful accusations against Centrelink users and eventually a number of suicides, as detailed in testimony from more than 100 witnesses.

Australian Financial Review Government Editor Tom Burton told Mick and Gena the results will finally portray who was responsible.

“There’s a question on why it didn’t stop once everyone understood that it was unlawful,” Mr Burton said.

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