The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced it will not investigate the Robodebt scheme as there is little chance it would gain “significant new evidence”.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission announced it will not investigate the Robodebt scheme as there is little chance it would gain “significant new evidence”.
The Robodebt scheme looked to ensure recipients of social security benefits were claiming more than they were entitled to. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Aaron Francis The commission wrote the six public officials had already been investigated by the Royal Commission and felt another investigation would not uncover anything new.
“This includes the risk of inconsistent outcomes, and the oppression involved in subjecting individuals to repeated investigations.” Alongside this, the NACC said it felt the outcomes of the Royal Commission contained “lessons of great importance for enhancing integrity” for those in the public sector and for upholding the accountability of public officials.
The inquiry into the Robodebt scandal examined a number of aspects, including who was responsible for the scheme, its design and implementation, and why it was created.The Royal Commission released a brief breakdown of its inquiries following the end of public hearings in 2023.
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