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House of RepresentativesMonday 9 February 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Dr RYAN (Kooyong) (14:52): My question is for the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. The government's new single assessment scheme is failing older Australians. I'm hearing from many constituents about the long wait times for assessments and that experienced clinicians are unable to override algorithmic decision-making.

It's been reported that more than 120,000 Australians are still waiting for one of these automated assessments. Minister, are these once-in-a-generation reforms just 'robo aged care'?

SourceHouse of Representatives, Monday 9 February 2026 — official recordTA-260209-house-5805720696bb:s204