Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has told Tom Elliott he feels vindicated after a federal court judge approved a settlement worth at least $1.7 billion between the Australian government and victims of its “shameful” Robodebt scheme.

There is now a push for a Royal Commission.

“It should have never got to this,” Mr Shorten said on 3AW Drive.

Press PLAY below to hear Bill Shorten explain why he feels vindicated

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