Podcast Episodes
Back to Search8. Advice is just advice - what the lawyers knew about Robodebt
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode, Caroline takes us through the many different ways in which lawyers in the Commonwealth Government knew that Robodebt was illegal wel…
2 years, 10 months ago
7. 'A bit of a fixer-upper' - DHS and the botched launch of Robodebt
Season 1 Episode 7
In this episode, Caroline takes us through how DHS responds in early 2017 when things start hitting the fan. Aggressive defence is the name of game i…
2 years, 10 months ago
6. When you discover you've been had - DSS, faux collegiality and the second missed opportunity to stop Robodebt
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode, Caroline takes us through the reaction of DSS in early 2017, when it becomes clear DHS hadn't abided by the agreement they thought t…
2 years, 10 months ago
5. How *not* to stop something - DSS, the Columbia effect, and the first missed opportunity to stop Robodebt
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode, Caroline takes us through the tick-tock of how, in late January and early February 2015, DSS went from having legal advice that said…
2 years, 10 months ago
4. Culture on the frontlines - Centrelink and Robodebt
Season 1 Episode 4
In the second episode of two episodes exploring the culture in DHS and how it contributed to Robodebt, Danielle takes us through the pressures being …
2 years, 10 months ago
1. What is Robodebt? An explainer
Season 1 Episode 1
An explainer episode on what Robodebt is, how it unfolded, and why public servants should be interested in finding out more. Far from a political con…
2 years, 10 months ago
3. Culture from the top - DHS and Robodebt
Season 1 Episode 3
The first of two episodes looking at the role the culture of DHS played in enabling Robodebt to get off the ground, and keep moving, in spite of all …
2 years, 10 months ago
2. Bright Ideas - the origin of Robodebt
Season 1 Episode 2
Where did Robodebt come from? In this episode, we track the genesis of Robodebt in the heart of the compliance division in the Department of Human Se…
2 years, 10 months ago