HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Robodebt royal commission final report: key findings on Scott Morrison, Stuart Robert, Kathryn Campbell and Alan Tudge

The royal commission report has levelled strong criticism of the three former ministers and senior public servant. Here are the main points from the inquiry’s findings

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023

Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme

The report of the royal commission into the robodebt scheme has found a series of failures by ministers, but the consequences for them are unclear.

AAP · Jul 7, 2023

Robodebt figures to face civil and criminal prosecution

A royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme has recommended the public servants behind it face civil and criminal prosecution.

AAP · Jul 6, 2023

'There will rightly be criticism', DSS secretary told staff after robodebt hearings

Inside the Department of Social Services' reactions to the royal commission.

The Canberra Times · Jun 4, 2023

Church accused of adding to trauma of survivor by trying to thwart case involving paedophile priest

Catholic church’s claim he could not have been an altar boy because he was baptised Anglican proved to be incorrect but delayed case for a year, in a legal move being heavily criticised

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2023

The biggest takeaways from the disability royal commission after four years of hearings

The final disability royal commission hearing wrapped up this week. Many in the disability community hope all Australians now see how widespread their abuse and exploitation is.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Survivors welcome ruling stopping Marist Brothers using paedophile's death to block claim

'(Marist Brothers) should not, in my view, have the benefit of its own inaction', Justice Nicholas Chen said.

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023

Catholic church denies giving paedophile priest 'unfettered access' to schoolchildren

The alleged abuse occurred in an ACT school in the mid-1970s.

The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2023

Horror stories of aged care industry's crisis aren't the full picture

My wife is in an aged care home in Mayfield and has been a resident since October.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 21, 2023

Aged care's woes are well-known, but it's time for an enduring solution

The royal commission into aged care dropped a report, which appears to have been dropped from the political conversation just as quickly by our leaders.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 18, 2023