Robodebt whistleblower was told her royal commission evidence ‘could cost you your job’, court hears
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Jeannie-Marie Blake, a key whistleblower from Services Australia, is suing the Australian government. She alleges that her department threatened her before and after she gave evidence to the robodebt royal commission, including a warning that her testimony could cost her job. The case highlights the alleged pressure faced by whistleblowers in government accountability inquiries.
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Whistleblower alleges government threats before royal commission appearance.
Blake appeared at the robodebt royal commission.
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Jeannie-Marie Blake is suing the Australian government.
The Guardian- Whistleblower alleges government threats before royal commission appearance.
- Case highlights potential political interference in legal processes.
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Jeannie-Marie Blake is suing the Australian government.
The GuardianBlake alleges her department made repeated threats against her before and after her royal commission evidence.
OpinionJeannie-Marie Blake is a Services Australia whistleblower.
The GuardianBlake appeared at the robodebt royal commission.
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