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Centrelink said it was ok & that I had working credits. Years later a debt.

Debt amount: 
$800
Date debt issued: 
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Period debt occurred: 
January 2012
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?: 
Yes
Payment Type: 
Austudy
Appealing Debt?: 
Yes but I lost
Tell us about your debt and how has this affected you? e.g. anxiety levels, financial and accommodation stress: 

I was studying as a mature age student & was on Austudy. I picked up some part time work. I actually reported every cent i made & was still being paid the full amount of Austidy. I rang centrelink & told them there had to be a mistake & they said it was ok & that I had working credits. Years later a debt.

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

The government & especially their lazy, entitled employees are a complete joke