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Centrlink to repay about 720 million back to victims of controversial 'Robo-debt' scheme

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The federal government plans to refund more than 720 million dollars raised through its now-defunct welfare scheme known as 'Robo-debt.' The Federal Opposition says many people caught up in the controversial program have suffered while the Greens are calling the refund a win.

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The federal government plans to refund more than 720 million dollars raised through its now-defunct welfare scheme known as 'Robo-debt.' The Federal Opposition says many people caught up in the controversial program have suffered while the Greens are calling the refund a win.

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