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Suddenly I have a Debt from 2010

Debt amount: 
$690
Date debt issued: 
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Period debt occurred: 
December 2011 to June 2012
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 cannot begin to explain the amount of stress and anxiety that this has brought me. This a supposed debt that occurred 5/6 years ago, what is with that. This is a debt that is not and never was real

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

The Government has not handled this at all, the Departments involved also have not handled this at all. How I feel about this I cannot put into words, exasperated, frustrated. There is no one in the department that is helpful or even wants to help you.