Tag: automated_decision_making
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Greens Demand Answers from Minister Upston Over Welfare Cuts
The Green Party demands answers from Minister Louise Upston regarding wrongful welfare cuts caused by processing delays. Upston is accused of refusing to apologize or clarify the issue, despite the Prime Minister's apology, leaving beneficiaries without support.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and Labor Green PartyLouise UpstonWelfare CutsBeneficiariesRicardo Menéndez MarchProcessing DelaysAutomated Decision-MakingElection
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New Zealand Government Modernizes Welfare System with Automated Decision-Making
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 GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand GovernmentWelfare SystemAutomated Decision-MakingSocial Security (Modernisation) Amendment BillLouise UpstonMinistry of Social DevelopmentLegislation
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Green Party Condemns Government's Plan to Automate Benefit Decisions
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 GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues Green PartyAutomated Decision MakingSocial SecurityBenefitsRicardo Menéndez MarchRobodebtPovertyElection