Ask the Expert: How to invest in this under-utilised reverse mortgage arrangement For those that are age pension or older it’s a great option if you want to receive regular additional income. The New Daily · Oct 30, 2022
Brutal dressing down at Centrelink inquiry Public hearings into the robodebt scandal are fast approaching but the royal commission is still waiting for a stack of important documents. AAP · Oct 13, 2022
Optus tells Victorians whose licences were exposed in data breach to register with roads body Optus yet to give specific information about what to do next to those who used Queensland driver’s licences or a passport to sign up The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2022
Staff at security firm G4S on alert after tax numbers and bank details posted online following hack Exclusive: Ransomware attack on Port Phillip prison revealed in July led to data being posted in mid-September with staff told details this week The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022
Optus unveils hack review amid public fury Optus has unveiled an external review of its hack as the public and ministers vent their fury at the telco. The New Daily · Oct 2, 2022
Optus launches external review of breach Optus will commission an independent, external review of its security systems, controls and processes following a significant cyber attack. AAP · Oct 2, 2022
Optus under fire from government over delaying information handover The government has stepped up pressure on Optus to immediately hand over the information it has on people whose data was breached by the hacking of the telecommunications giant. The Conversation · Oct 2, 2022
Federal government calls on Optus to 'step up' handling of cyber-attack, says telco has yet to provide critical information The federal government says Optus has not yet provided government agencies with critical information about customers who had their Medicare or Centrelink details exposed. ABC News · Oct 2, 2022
‘Simply Not Sufficient’: The Govt Has Slammed Optus For Being Slack Not Cooperating With It “We seek Optus to step up its communication and transparency with government.” Pedestrian.tv · Oct 2, 2022
Accountants report spike in hackers lodging false tax returns, superannuation claims With almost half the adult population of Australia affected by the Optus security breach, questions are swirling about how stolen identity data can be misused. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
‘A bit of a joke’: single mother of four scarred by robodebt scandal ends up with 96 cents compensation Data shows about 45% of victims will get less than $100 of the $1.8bn settlement and 5% will get less than $10 The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022
ACCC considering issues raised over retailer Urban Rampage's use of Centrepay in disadvantaged communities Operating across eight towns with large Indigenous populations, the clothing and homewares retailer has been slammed by financial counsellors over its business practices, which they say are predatory and exploit welfare recipients. ABC News · Sep 13, 2022
How can I get higher Medicare rebates and what is the extended safety net? As bulk-billing in Australia declines, many families and couples are not aware they could be eligible for higher Medicare rebates The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022
The Govt Froze About $10.5M Of Disaster Relief Cash Bc Of ‘Scumbags’ Trying To Rort The System Services Australia picked up over 27,000 suspicious applications in the last six months. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 15, 2022
ABC News · Jul 25, 2022 Centrelink communications 'like an alien language' for Australians of migrant backgrounds Australians from migrant backgrounds are frustrated with confusing communication from Centrelink, sometimes leading to debts and other misunderstandings.
ABC News · Jun 15, 2022 Funeral insurer Youpla 'grew and grew' off welfare payments, then collapsed In 2013, the government was warned that allowing funeral insurers to access Centrelink payments could end badly for customers. Almost a decade later, it did.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2022 Warning over Centrelink call centres as Services Australia slashes contracts Exclusive: Agency says decision to cut outsourced workload by 30% is due to reduced demand as unions warn of longer wait times
ABC News · May 16, 2022 Robyn is one of 11 Australians who died after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. Her family speaks for the first time Speaking publicly for the first time, her family say they fully support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but believe the government should have had a better plan to support families like theirs.
ABC News · May 3, 2022 Flood relief payments targeted at Lismore, Gympie by scammers A wave of fraudulent flood claims is being investigated as scammers try to cash in on natural disasters in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.
ABC News · Apr 27, 2022 Family of South Australian Robodebt victim gets senator's backing for answers about Corey Webb, who died by suicide Eyre Peninsula woman Jessica Jolly, who is calling for a royal commission into the federal government's botched Robodebt scheme, receives the backing of independent senator Rex Patrick for answers about how her late brother was treated.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2022 Coalition faces criticism for limiting ‘top-up’ payment to Lismore flood victims only Extra $350-a-week quietly added to disaster recovery allowance but other northern rivers areas ineligible
ABC News · Apr 13, 2022 Medicare scraps historical medical record requests due to staffing pressures, leaving abuse survivors to wait longer Vulnerable Australians who have already been left waiting months to access their medical records to receive compensation will face further delays after Services Australia announces plans to scrap backlogged requests.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2022 Centrelink scammers target flood-hit residents in northern NSW Fraudsters are adding insult to injury for families affected by this year's devastating floods, stealing flood-relief money and Centrelink details
ABC News · Mar 3, 2022 Government says Labor's attack on Services Australia flood sites a 'cheap' political play Labor accuses the federal government of making partisan picks for where to send flood assistance — but ministers and Services Australia say state governments decide where to send staff.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022 Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened This blog is now closed