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Inquiry into Australian Aged Care Funding Algorithm's Oversight

Primul articol: 2 apr. 2026, 17:00 | Ultima actualizare: 2 apr. 2026, 17:00 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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An inquiry in Australia is examining the algorithm used to determine funding for aged care, focusing on the absence of a mechanism for human intervention or override. Senator Penny Allman-Payne is involved in the investigation, which is looking into the legal justification for relying solely on the algorithm's assessments. There have been 834 requests to review the tool's evaluations since its launch in November.

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‘Letting the algorithm rip’: no legal basis for lack of human override of aged care funding tool, inquiry hears Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English Melissa Davey Medical editor 2 apr. 2026, 17:00 (acum 3 ore)

‘Letting the algorithm rip’: no legal basis for lack of human override of aged care funding tool, inquiry hears

Department says it’s received 834 requests for a review of tool’s assessments since it launched in NovemberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere appears to be no legal barrier for a human to override a controversial algorithm that determines financial support for elderly Australians, a Senate inquiry has heard, despite government assessors being banned from doing so.The Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), introduced in November as part of aged care Support at Home reform

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