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The federal government will pay an additional half a billion dollars to victims of the unlawful robodebt scheme, pushing total compensation to more than $2.4 billion. Lawyers for the class action called the outcome vindication for over 450,000 Australians wrongly accused of welfare fraud. But advocates, including Bill Shorten, said no settlement can undo the harm caused by the policy, which a royal commission found to be marked by misconduct at senior levels.
The payout came as political fallout deepened from last weekend’s anti-immigration rallies. Indian Australians said they felt unsafe after being singled out in protest material and political commentary. Labor ministers condemned the events, while Liberal Senator Dave Sharma said comments from Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price unfairly targeted the Indian community and risked further division.
National security also loomed large in Parliament. Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of misleading the public about the return of so-called ISIS brides from Syria. She warned Australians deserved transparency on security threats, while criticizing the government’s handling of detainees from the NZYQ cohort.
Overseas, China staged a military parade showcasing advanced drones, long-range missiles, and other weapons, with experts calling it a sign of growing innovation. The event drew Australian attention after former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was photographed among world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, sparking criticism over the optics of his appearance alongside authoritarian figures.
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