Victims of the unlawful robodebt debt-collection scheme will share in a hefty settlement. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

By Zac de Silva in Canberra

Hundreds of thousands of robodebt victims will share in the largest class-action settlement in Australian history after appealing their case against the federal government.

Labor has agreed to pay an additional $475 million in compensation to victims of the debt-collection scheme, which was declared unlawful in 2019.

Including legal fees and administration costs, the settlement is expected to reach nearly $550 million, but the final amount is still subject to court approval.

“Everyday Australians should now know that they can stand up and demand respect and fairness, especially from their government,” robodebt victim Nathan Knox said aft

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