James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The Department of Human Services has stated on the public record that it was not aware prior to 3 July of the particular case reported by The Guardian. The Minister for Human Services has also confirmed that he was not aware prior to 3 July of the particular case reported by The Guardian. On receiving the allegation, the department advised the minister and referred it to the Australian Federal Police. The government has responded swiftly, with the independent review of health providers' access to Medicare numbers returning 14 recommendations which have in-principle support. The AFP investigation remains ongoing.