Hundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, Albanese government admits

Senate estimates hearing told issues caused by a glitch in the automated system that runs the controversial mutual obligations scheme Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The government has admitted it illegally cancelled hundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments because of a glitch in the automated system that runs the controversial mutual obligations scheme, it has been revealed. Speaking at senate estimates...

By Cait Kelly