Robodebt whistleblower sues government over alleged job threat before testimony
Robodebt whistleblower Jeannie-Marie Blake is suing the Australian government, alleging she was threatened before giving royal commission evidence in February 2023. A senior official allegedly warned her testimony "could cost you your job" if untrue. Services Australia denies making threats against Blake, a compliance officer who voluntarily testified about the scheme's harms.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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