Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Before moving general business notice of motion No. 628, I ask that the names of Senators Siewert and Griff be added to the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senators O'Neill, Polley, Siewert and Griff, move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that the Morrison Government:

  (i) has announced it will refund at least $721 million that it unjustly enriched itself with by raising unlawful debts against Australians,

  (ii) for years denied Robodebt was illegal, but on Friday 29 May 2020 conceded that "There wasn't a lawful basis" for the scheme, and

  (iii) only admitted Robodebt was unlawful and suspended the scheme after a class action was launched on behalf of 600,000 victims; and

(b) calls on the Minister representing the Minister for Government Services to produce all answers to questions asked by the Senate Community Affairs Legislation and References Committees relating to Robodebt over which there have been public interest immunity claims made.