“Robodebt Failed — So Why Is the ATO Building Something Even Bigger?”
Robodebt collapsed because it replaced human judgment with conveyor-belt automation. Now the ATO is deploying up to 16 automated AI systems that review behaviour, flag anomalies, generate letters, escalate debts and, in some cases, trigger Director Penalty processes — often without a human looking at the file until it’s too late.
The problem?
AI can’t see context. It can’t see that you were sick, a customer didn’t pay, or you’re working through a cash-flow bottleneck. It only sees a pattern that doesn’t fit.
That’s why so many small businesses are now receiving letters they don’t understand, facing escalations they didn’t expect, and feeling overwhelmed by a system that is faster and harsher than ever before.
This is exactly where Your Business Angels steps in.
We ensure:
- your lodgements are on time
- your accounts are clean every month
- your super, GST and PAYG are up to date
- your cash flow matches your obligations
- and most importantly, you don’t face the ATO alone
Automation can’t replace human understanding — and it shouldn’t.
YBA is the human buffer between your business and a system that fires before it thinks.
If you’re feeling pressure from the ATO’s new systems, or you want to protect your business before the problems start, call us.
We know how to keep you safe.
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