Debt amount:
$3900
Date debt issued:
Friday, 24 February 2017
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?:
No
Payment Type:
Newstart Allowance
Appealing Debt?:
Unknown
Tell us about your debt and how has this affected you? e.g. anxiety levels, financial and accommodation stress:
Highly stressed and a constant worry that I am seen as a welfare cheat. Threat of debt collectors and passport cancel in the letter causes me to breathe difficult. I did everything asked of me and hope they can sort this out.
How do you feel about the way the Government has handled this process?:
The government caused fear and stress. I'm glad I read this article, I feel a bit better. I'm a honest bloke and not a cheat or criminal.