Unreasonable and unfair: damning investigation criticises Labor’s algorithm-based tool for aged care

A report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman has criticized a government tool used to assess aged care for older Australians, calling it unreasonable and unfair. The tool, which relies on an algorithm, lacks transparency and human oversight, making it difficult to understand how decisions are made. This lack of transparency is particularly concerning given the recommendations from the Robodebt Royal Commission were ignored. The implications for the aged care system are significant, as it may lead to inadequate care for those who need it most.

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The investigation criticises Labor's algorithm-based tool for aged care, which may lead to a loss of trust in the system. The report from the commonwealth ombudsman finds that the tool ignores transparency recommendations, which could negatively impact the

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