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New report puts ‘Robodebt’ scandal to bed, but smell lingers

ANALYSIS: Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission releases long-awaited report on ‘Robodebt’ scandal that takes no action and raises questions about the Commission’s effectiveness.

WATCH: NBR senior journalist Lachlan Colquhoun speaks with Simon Shepherd

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described it as a “gross betrayal” and a “human tragedy”.

A Royal Commission called it the worst failure of public administration in Australian history, it was declared illegal, and has been blamed for causing several suicides.

The Australian Government lost a

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Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 18 Mar 2026
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