Debt amount:
$1771
Date debt issued:
Monday, 28 November 2016
Period debt occurred:
August 2013 to April 2014
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?:
No
Payment Type:
Newstart Allowance
Appealing Debt?:
Yes in process
Tell us about your debt and how has this affected you? e.g. anxiety levels, financial and accommodation stress:
I am already struggling with anxiety and depression and this is compounding that. I worry about how I will pay bills and have enough for food if the debt is not revoked. I am on a partial capacity to work due to a chronic back condition and if I do get work now, I would need to earn enough to preempt a debt for This financial year also.
How do you feel about the way the Government has handled this process?:
The Government has not handled this process. They automated a situation that involves people. People have circumstances that do not fit into algorithms. They are providing no incentive to work AND receive benefit in the same financial year.