A heated political battle is unfolding over Australia’s new algorithm-driven aged care funding system, which critics say is failing to meet seniors’ needs and has already triggered over 1,000 review requests. While the government defends the tool for delivering consistent, fair outcomes — citing a Royal Commission recommendation — opposition parties, backed by the Greens and independents, are pushing for urgent reform, including letting human judgment override automated decisions. With mounting public concern and echoes of the Robodebt scandal, many fear vulnerable older Australians are being left behind — and the Health Minister remains defiant, unwilling to scrap the algorithm despite the evidence.
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