Australian federal government plans would allow some scam victims to receive automatic reimbursement from banks, according to reporting in multiple outlets. The proposal focuses on changing how compensation is handled when individuals lose money to scams, with a stated maximum payment level of up to $3,000 per victim. Under the plans described, reimbursement could be provided without victims needing to separately pursue compensation through lengthy processes, aiming to reduce delays and barriers to recovering funds. The coverage indicates the government is looking at new rules that would require participating banks to pay up in eligible cases. Details of eligibility criteria, how reimbursement would be triggered, and what obligations banks would have under the framework were not provided in the excerpts, but the reporting is consistent that the measure is intended to offer faster financial relief to people affected by scams. The proposal remains at the planning stage, with the government assessing the regulatory approach before any changes take effect.