Briefs Prepared By Risk, Claims And Regulatory Reform Division For 2025-26 Supplementary Budget Estimates

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This estimates brief updates Finance on four active Comcover (Commonwealth's insurer) claims. The Brett Cattle class action—arising from a 2020 Federal Court finding that a 2011 live export suspension was unlawful—saw judgment on 5 June 2025 rejecting additional lost export claims and confirming 88,000 lost exports consistent with the Commonwealth's position; the class filed notice of appeal on 5 August 2025. The Robodebt settlement was approved at $475 million plus administrative and legal costs, following earlier repayment of all debts and interest. Two additional Federal Court claims are being managed by Comcover: Fiona Brown (filed 10 March 2025, Senator Reynolds' former chief of staff) and Linda Reynolds (filed 28 April 2025, case management hearing scheduled 8 October 2025). All matters are being handled under the Legal Services