Opened the debate
Allman-Payne argued that the government had failed to implement the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme recommendations despite two years passing since their release. Allman-Payne stated that the Greens, in collaboration with the member for Clark, would co-introduce a bill to enact these changes and prevent future occurrences. Allman-Payne contended that the existing social services system was designed to degrade vulnerable individuals and maintain compliance through fear rather than provide meaningful assistance. Allman-Payne highlighted the tragic suicides linked to the scheme as evidence of the system's severe harm. Allman-Payne urged the government to suspend payment suspensions until their lawfulness was certain and to focus on corporate tax avoidance instead of chasing vulnerable recipients.