Federal police and the anti-corruption watchdog are currently reviewing both civil and criminal evidence in response to a damning report on the robodebt scheme. The report, which was presented to federal parliament on July 7, involved testimony from over 100 ministers, advisers, public servants, and contractors. A sealed chapter of the report recommended the referral of several individuals for potential civil action or criminal prosecution. To ensure fairness in future court cases, this chapter remained confidential. Commissioner Catherine Holmes has shared her findings with various federal agencies, including the Australian Public Service Commissioner, the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, the president of the Law Society of the ACT, and the Australian Federal Police. One notable figure singled out in the report was former prime minister Scott Morrison, who was accused of misleading the cabinet regarding the scheme. Morrison denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the findings of the inquiry reflected a fundamental misunderstanding of government operations. Commissioner Holmes did not suggest compensation or apologies from bureaucrats for those affected by the scheme. However, her report highlighted the numerous negative impacts, including financial strain on families and the detrimental effects on the mental health of young individuals, some of whom tragically resulted in suicide. Madeleine Masterton, the litigant in the initial robodebt test case, was not concerned about the lack of an apology but appreciated the commissioner’s call for increased welfare payments. Masterton expressed gratitude for “the failures being clearly outlined and the horror of targeting individuals with limited ability to navigate a complex system.” She also emphasized the incomprehensible amount of effort required to address the debt notice, especially for those who are non-English speakers or individuals with disabilities. The previous coalition government introduced the robodebt scheme in 2015 to combat suspected welfare fraud and non-compliance, aiming to save billions of dollars. However, it ultimately resulted in savings of only $406 million (US$270 million) but incurred costs of $971 million (US$645 million). In 2019, the Federal Court declared the scheme unlawful following concerns raised by Victoria Legal Aid. Miles Browne, a managing lawyer, hailed the commissioner’s final report as a moment of justice and vindication for everyone affected by the scheme.