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Bad timing

Debt amount: 
$1350
Date debt issued: 
Monday, 10 October 2016
Period debt occurred: 
January 2016
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?: 
No
Payment Type: 
Youth Allowance
Appealing Debt?: 
I don't know how to
Tell us about your debt and how has this affected you? e.g. anxiety levels, financial and accommodation stress: 

It was a real shock when my mother received a letter stating I owe 1350 and if it wasn't rectified in 14 days it would go to a debt collector. So when I received her phone call I was outraged.

How do you feel about the way the Government has handled this process?: 

Very poorly. They should give people more time and especially over the Xmas period.