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Headlines: Robodebt victims to get additional compensation

Sep 4, 2025
Robodebt victims are set to receive additional compensation as the government finalizes a historic settlement. Meanwhile, Australia pledges $1 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake. In a tragic incident, a cable car derailment in Lisbon has claimed lives and left many injured. On a brighter note, Australia’s scientific community is celebrated for its remarkable achievements with the prestigious Eureka Prizes.
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RoboDebt Settlement Expanded

  • The federal government agreed to pay an additional $475 million to settle the RoboDebt class action appeal.
  • Attorney General Michelle Rowland called the scheme a "crude and cruel mechanism" that was neither fair nor legal.
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Australia Sends Targeted Afghanistan Aid

  • Australia will provide $1 million through the UN Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund after a magnitude 6 quake killed at least 1,400 people.
  • Foreign Minister Penny Wong said aid must reach those in need and not the Taliban regime.
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Lisbon Funicular Tragedy

  • A historic funicular in Lisbon derailed during peak hour, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18.
  • Authorities said a cable came loose and several injured are in serious condition, including a child.
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