Tag: automated_decision_making

New Zealand Government Modernizes Welfare System with Automated Decision-Making

31 May 2026 1:47 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's government passed a bill to modernize the welfare system, increasing automated decision-making for efficiency. Minister Louise Upston said it ensures fair, consistent support, freeing up staff for complex cases, without changing eligibility.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Federal Government Employment and Labor Social Issues Legal New Zealand Government Welfare System Automated Decision-Making Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill Louise Upston Ministry of Social Development Legislation
Green Party Condemns Government's Plan to Automate Benefit Decisions

31 May 2026 1:43 p.m. · Source: Green Party

The Green Party criticizes the government's plan to automate benefit decisions via the Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill. Citing Australia's "robodebt" failures, they warn it will cause hardship by removing human judgment from crucial support decisions.

Politics and Government Science & Technology General Politics Economy Artificial Intelligence Social Issues Green Party Automated Decision Making Social Security Benefits Ricardo Menéndez March Robodebt Poverty Election