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Beyond the bubble that is Robodebt: How governments that lose integrity threaten democracy
Australian Journal Of Social Issues ( IF 1.897 ) Pub Date : 2020-06-29 , DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.122
Valerie Braithwaite 1
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Robodebt describes the automated process of matching the Australian Taxation Office's income data with social welfare recipients' reports of income to Centrelink. Discrepancies signalling benefit overpayment trigger debt notices. The scheme has been criticised for inaccurate assessment, illegality, shifting the onus of proof of debt onto welfare recipients, poor support and communication, and coercive debt collection. Beyond immediate concerns of citizen harm, Robodebt harms democratic governance. Through persisting with Robodebt, the government is launching a regulatory assault on its own integrity. Two Senate inquiries reveal government endorsing (1) incoherence and inconsistency in public engagement, (2) unsound purposes and processes and (3) disregard for citizens. Such actions destroy trustworthiness. Citizens keep their distance and as a result, cooperation falters. At particular risk is the tax system. Citizens harmed by government turn to alternative authorities for help and opportunity, not always along legitimate pathways. The underground economy provides one such opportunity for fearful welfare recipients.

中文翻译:

超越“ Robodebt”泡沫:丧失正直的政府如何威胁民主

Robodebt描述了将澳大利亚税务局的收入数据与社会福利接受者向Centrelink提交的收入报告进行匹配的自动化过程。表示福利超额支付的差异触发债务通知。该计划因评估不准确,违法,将债务举证责任转移给福利接受者,支持和沟通不力以及强制性收债而受到批评。除了对公民伤害的紧迫关切外,Robodebt损害了民主治理。通过坚持与Robodebt,政府正在对自己的诚信发起监管攻击。参议院的两次调查表明,政府赞同(1)公众参与的前后不一致,不一致,(2)目的和程序不健全以及(3)不顾公民。这样的行为破坏了信任度。公民保持距离,结果合作失败。税收制度尤其危险。受政府伤害的公民并非总是沿着合法途径寻求替代性机构的帮助和机会。地下经济为恐惧的福利接受者提供了这样的机会。
更新日期:2020-06-29
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