Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly, an inequality reporter at Guardian Australia, sheds light on the alarming illegal cancellation of Centrelink payments affecting hundreds of thousands. She shares the harrowing story of Daniel, who battled homelessness after his payments were cut off. Kelly explores how mutual obligations can be harmful and reveals the staggering scale of suspensions and cancellations. Echoing concerns from advocates, she calls for the abolition of these regulations while drawing parallels to the Robodebt scandal, highlighting the urgent need for reform.