Robodebt victims welcome the Federal Government’s $1.2 billion settlement – ABC News

Victims of the Federal Government’s controversial Robodebt system are welcoming a settlement that includes $112 million in compensation.

• The Federal Government made a late settlement before the trial began
• The class action’s lead plaintiff, Katherine Prygodicz, said the settlement was a “relief”
• The deal now needs the approval of the Federal Court

A class action trial was due to begin on Monday, but the Commonwealth settled at the last minute.
The total value of the deal is $1.2 billion $721 million…

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