About this episode
When the robodebt royal commission’s final report landed, it was scathing. It condemned the entire scheme, the individuals who rolled it out and the government culture that enabled it.
The commissioner went to significant lengths to refer six people to the then very fresh National Anti-Corruption Commission.
But last week, the NACC decided to drop the investigation, essentially saying it had nothing to add.
So, what’s the motivation behind this shift? Why not take a swing at the architects of such a discredited and damaging scheme?
Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on why no one is being held to account for the scheme and the impact on victims.
Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram
Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get every episode summarized
Each time 7am publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from 7am
“Nerd Reich”: Are big tech billionaires at war with democracy?
7am
Why Jacqui Lambie’s not done fighting veteran health caps
7am
Why are the conservative parties suddenly obsessed with super?
7am
The far right is winning. Could Australia’s neo-Nazis be next?
7am