A federal review into Australia’s welfare compliance system has come under fire after multiple errors were found in a $440,000 report partly generated using AI. The report, prepared for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, included fabricated references and flawed citations. Deloitte, the consulting firm behind it, agreed to refund part of its fee but defended the report’s conclusions. Critics say the incident raises concerns about overreliance on AI and the quality control of outsourced government work.
See "Deloitte to pay money back to Albanese government after using AI in $440,000 report", Krishani Dhanji, The Guardian, October 6, 2025