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Stolen generations survivors to receive $75,000

Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will establish a $380 million reparations scheme for members of the stolen generations removed from families in Commonwealth territories, several months after hundreds of survivors launched a class action against the federal government.

Under the redress scheme, eligible survivors will receive a one-off $75,000 payment in recognition of the harm caused by their forced removal, plus a further $7000 to support their healing.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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