In everyday Australian conversation, someone who bumps into you lightly and says ‘Sorry’ may hear: ‘Nah, you’re right.’ Here, right is close to all right: it means ‘you’re fine’ or ‘no harm done’, not ‘your opinion is correct’.
A: Sorry, I nearly walked into you.
B: Nah, you’re right.
Keep the tone relaxed and friendly. With stress on right, or during an argument, ‘You’re right’ is more likely to express agreement. ‘All good’ and ‘No worries’ are natural alternatives.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/all-right
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/chill-brah-our-language-is-changing-but-shell-be-right/news-story/e67837116e11813ed2f0fce9d132e6e4
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