Christopher Rudge
@chrisrudge
Lecturer @sydneylawschool; Deputy Director @sydneyhealthlaw; CI @cellhorizons MRFF. BA LLB PhD. #therapeuticgoods #mentalhealth #welfarelaw #medicalregulation
More than 15,000 Australians were wrongfully convicted for social security offences between 1991 and 2011. My research, out today in the @UNSWLawJournal, reveals how this happened – and why it's the forgotten precursor to Robodebt. 🧵 #auslaw #auspol #welfarelaw

An update from the Albanese government regarding income apportionment after the Chaplin decision was handed down today: nationaltribune.com.au/income-apporti…
An update from Secretary DSS regarding the Chaplin decision: dss.gov.au/news/update-se… Peopl who have had their social security debts paused for several years will unfortunately see debt recovery action recommence shortly. Kennett J's dissent signals a potential High Court appeal.