New Zealand: Bill Allows Greater Use of Automated Decision Making in Social Welfare System (opens in new tab)

On May 27, 2026, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill to “enable the administration of a more efficient, modern welfare system through the use of automated decision making (ADM).” The bill was introduced and passed on the same day under urgency, meaning it was not considered by a select committee … Continue reading “New Zealand: Bill Allows Greater Use of Automated Decision Making in Social Welfare System”