Robodebt whistleblower was told her royal commission evidence ‘could cost you your job’, court hears
Summary
Jeannie-Marie Blake, a Services Australia worker, is suing the Australian government for threatening her before and after she gave evidence about the robodebt scheme at a royal commission. She says her testimony about the scheme's harms led to work pressures and warnings, which the government denies.Key Facts
- Jeannie-Marie Blake worked at Services Australia during the robodebt scheme rollout.
- She blew the whistle on the scheme, saying it was unfair and harmful.
- Blake was the only current employee to voluntarily testify at the robodebt royal commission in 2023.
- Before giving evidence, she claims she was warned her testimony could cost her job.
- After testifying, she alleges her work was more closely checked and that she lost common work flexibility.
- She also received warnings about possible disciplinary action.
- The Australian government denies threatening her.
- Blake reported suffering emotional trauma and negative effects due to the scheme and her role.
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