The Department of Human Services has appointed Michael McNamara to the role of Chief Information Officer.
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Switching off for a sustainable future
The Department of Human Services is joining over 180 countries and territories in the global movement, Earth Hour, to highlight the need for action on climate change.
14 September – Correction of reporting in the Ballarat Courier
The Ballarat Courier (‘Robo-debt’ hits city hard, p9, 14 September) published incorrect statements about the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Report into the…
Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support service update
Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services are gearing up for public holiday arrangements and industrial action during April.
Focus remains on those in need of immediate assistance
The Department of Human Services will concentrate its efforts on supporting those in need of immediate assistance, including communities affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, during this afternoon’s industrial action by the CPSU.
Statement – Fair Work Commission outcome
As a result of further discussions held under the auspices of the Fair Work Commission (the Commission):
- the CPSU has agreed to withdraw its current notices of industrial action commencing in the week of 13 February 2017 at the Department of Human Services (the Department); and
- the Department has agreed to withdraw its application for an order to stop etc (unprotected) industrial action.
Plan ahead to avoid industrial action
Customers of Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support are reminded that industrial action could affect services across Australia both today (Friday, 9 December) and Monday (12 December).
Possible impact on services due to industrial action
The Department of Human Services encourages people to defer non-urgent business next Monday and Friday afternoons due to industrial action by the Community and Public Sector Union.
New proposal offers immediate 3% payrise
An immediate 3 percent pay rise is being offered by the Department of Human Services under the latest proposed staff agreement.
Appeal to the Fair Work Commission
The Department of Human Services has lodged an appeal to the Fair Work Commission following the decision in the case of Mr Daniel Starr.