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Greens senator slams Labor's aged care algorithm as 'automated nightmare'

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A Greens senator has accused the Labor party of betraying disabled people and their families by backing an algorithm that will decide aged care funding. The senator stated that the algorithm, designed by private consultants, will lead to "automated nightmares" and that the Labor party will be held accountable in future elections. This system aims to ensure consistent funding, as previous human assessors were accused of over-funding, leading to a significant surplus. AI

IMPACT This policy decision highlights concerns about the use of algorithms in critical public services and their potential impact on vulnerable populations.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a political figure on a policy decision.

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Greens senator slams Labor's aged care algorithm as 'automated nightmare'

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Opaque Automated Nightmares * "Greens senator accuses Labor of backing gas industry and billionaires over ‘disabled people and our families’. Steele-John says:"

    Opaque Automated Nightmares * "Greens senator accuses Labor of backing gas industry and billionaires over ‘disabled people and our families’. Steele-John says:" "Shame on you. You betray not only this community, but the national character. You will be condemned by history. The bl…

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/australia-politics-live… abc.net.au/…/107033970 theguardian.com/australia-news

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