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7am in 2023: The Whistleblower

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Fighting for the Truth: The Implementation of Robodet

This chapter discusses the implementation of Robodet, a new system at Centrelink that used data from the tax office to calculate welfare payments. It explores the initial skepticism of frontline staff, the controversial averaging income approach, and the moral dilemmas faced by employees. It also highlights the courageous actions of Colleen Taylor, who fought for the truth and confronted the tragic consequences of the policy.

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