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Robodebt class action filed as DHS drops key plank of debt recovery scheme
Gordon Legal 2019-11-21 5:03 pm By Christine Caulfield

A class action against the Federal Government alleging its Centrelink robodebt scheme is illegal was filed this week, as the Department of Human Services announced it would halt recovery of most debts under the scheme.

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Federal Government to face class action over ‘illegal’ Centrelink robodebt scheme
Class Actions 2019-09-17 9:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

The Federal Government is facing a class action over its Centrelink robodebt scheme that alleges 400,000 notices issued by Centrelink since 2016 have illegally sought to recover debts.

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Forex trader Berndale Capital placed into receivership
Restructuring & Insolvency 2019-04-26 12:48 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has won its bid for a court order placing Melbourne-based forex trader Berndale Capital into receivership for allegedly failing to safeguard client money.

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Building cop gets lumped with more costs for ‘Cup of Tea’ case against CFMMEU
Employment 2019-03-05 2:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

The Australian Building and Construction Commission has been served another costs order after losing a case it brought against a pair of CFMMEU officials who visited a construction site at Melbourne Airport to have a cup of tea with a worker.

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