Is the aged care assessment tool the new Robodebt?
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A Commonwealth Ombudsman report has found the government's automated aged care assessment tool is producing unfair outcomes and undermining public confidence.
The federal government's automated aged care assessment tool is under scrutiny after a Commonwealth Ombudsman report revealed unfair and inconsistent outcomes.
Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler has responded to the findings, while advocacy groups including COTA Australia, Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia and MND Australia are calling for action.
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