Chapter 4
Explore the role and functions of the Federal Executive Council, a key institution in the Australian parliamentary system.
Learn how evidence can inform crucial policy choices, using a case study of improved school enrollment numbers.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released the final report of the Robodebt Royal Commission, which examines the experiences of individuals who were issued automatic debts by the government, including the emotional distress caused by the situation and the failures in governance and oversight.
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Exposing the flaws of Centrelink's automated debt collection system and advocating for a transparent, people-friendly replacement. We believe that everyone should have access to a fair and secure social security system.
With the increasing reliance on AI for decision-making, this article explores the benefits and drawbacks of algorithmic decision-making, highlighting the lessons learned from the Centrelink's Online Compliance Intervention program, also known as Robodebt, and provides advice on how to avoid similar mistakes in the future.