$475m Robodebt settlement; PM ‘never will’ meet Putin; Chinese car surge

Friday 5 September 2025

The federal government agrees to pay another $475 million in compensation to Robodebt victims

And more, including:

• The PM works to distance himself from former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews. 
• Macquarie bank challenges the big four for a larger slice of the mortgage market. 
• Four Chinese car brands crack the top 10 for car sales in Australia. 
• The ASX bounces back
• The Trump family goes big into crypto. 

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