Algorithm safeguards proposed to prevent Robodebt repeat


Systems used to automate welfare, migration and other federal governments decisions could be subject to a spate of new obligations under changes being considered in the wake of the Robodebt scandal.

As state governments begin issuing automation guidance for public servants, the federal Attorney-General’s Department has quietly released a consultation paper to seek public views on proposed safeguards for automated-decision making systems (ADM).

Among the safeguards under consideration is a …

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