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Hell. It is a blatant bullying technique.

Debt amount: 
$2600
Date debt issued: 
Friday, 17 February 2017
Period debt occurred: 
February 2017
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?: 
No
Payment Type: 
Disability Support Pension
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 have never under-declared any earnings, They've been taking money out of my fortnightly payments. I made an official complaint weeks ago and attached my pay slips for all the work I did but I've not heard a word. It is, and has been, very stressful. I will now attempt to contact the ombudsman.

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

It is a blatant bullying technique and I've received threatening letters from them that if I drop the amount of money being debited from my fortnightly payments, they will investigate me thoroughly. I wish they would investigate thouroughly because I have nothing to hide. I given them my pay slips along with my official complaint to Centrelink to show them I am above board, but they've ignored all this and not replied for many weeks and now I'm forced to contact the ombudsman. I will also contact social security rights for their lack of response and the unjust taking of money.