The OAIC has started auditing Centrelink’s robo-debt scheme – iTnews

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has kicked off its audit of the Department of Human Services’ controversial Centrelink automated debt recovery scheme. The OAIC revealed in a legal and constitutional affairs senate committee hearing on Friday morning that it had recently sent a letter to DHS outlining its assessment program, the first…

BRIEF-Seadrill moves to insulate Seadrill Partners in restructuring – Business Insider

Aug 17 (Reuters) – Seadrill Ltd * Amendments to certain credit facilities to insulate seadrill partners from seadrill limited’s restructuring * has completed amendments to three secured credit facilities that relate to rigs purchased by Seadrill Partners from the Company that will insulate Seadrill Partners from events of default related to the Company’s likely use…

AG obtains $7 million in debt relief for nearly 2000 Washington student borrowers – Access Washington

Aequitas Capital managed private loans for Corinthian College students OLYMPIA Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Lake Oswego, Ore.-based Aequitas Capital Management must provide nearly 2,000 Washington student loan borrowers more than $7 million in debt relief. A motion was filed in federal court today that, when approved, will allow Ferguson to file an…