An Australian Federal Court justice has slammed the governments Robodebt scheme, describing it as a "shameful chapter" in the countries history and a failure of public administration.
The scheme saw more than 400,00 Australians pursued by the countries social security provider Centerlink, for about $1.7 billion in welfare overpayments that were later found to be incorrect.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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