Unreasonable and unfair: damning investigation criticises Labor’s algorithm-based tool for aged care
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Aged care category. Published on October 25, 2026 • Originally reported by Melissa Davey Medical editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Aged care category. Published on October 25, 2026 • Originally reported by Melissa Davey Medical editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Report from commonwealth ombudsman finds ‘technological black box’ ignores transparency recommendations from robodebt royal commission
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An algorithm used by the federal government to assess the level of care older Australians are entitled to is unreasonable, unfair and lacks human oversight, according to a damning investigation by the commonwealth ombudsman.
The investigation also found transparency recommendations from the robodebt royal commission have been ignored.
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