Government launches review of aged care assessment algorithm after tragic death
Lynne Meehan's father, John Wilson, died in April after being deemed a low priority for aged care support. Despite receiving a substantial funding package, he was told he would wait 10 months for assistance. The government has launched a rapid review of the algorithm used to assess older Australians, aiming to improve the system's reliability.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 02:01 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 02:10 UTC
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