Robodebt exposed: Whistleblowers who risked it all

There’ve been growing calls for more robust laws to protect the country’s whistleblowers.

It comes as the victims of the government’s Robodebt scheme were granted compensation after its failures were exposed.

So, what are the laws around whistleblowing – and is it worth the risk?

All three episodes of ‘The People vs Robodebt’ will premiere on Wednesday 24 September 2025 on SBS On Demand, with episodes airing weekly on SBS.

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