More than 450,000 Australians receive $475 million compensation for Robodebt scheme
More than 450,000 Australians will receive $475 million in compensation over the Robodebt scheme following a court ruling on Tuesday. The program wrongfully accused individuals of owing money from 2015 to 2019, leading to severe hardships, including suicides. The latest settlement comes after earlier agreements and extensive legal battles to hold the government accountable.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 07:45 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 07:50 UTC
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