If you need to access Centrelink, Medicare or Child Support services on Friday afternoon, March 17, self service on the internet will be your best option.
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Industrial action by the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) will be affecting the answering of phones in these services, with less people available to take the calls during the afternoon for about seven hours from 1.30pm.
The action is tied to bargaining for wages and conditions before the Fair Work Commission.
Department of Human Services General Manager Hank Jongen said the department would be working hard to minimise disruption to the services they needed.
“I can reassure people that ongoing customer payments will not be affected by the industrial action,” Mr Jongen said.
“It is possible however that there will be a reduced number of staff in our service centres and on the phones.
“I recommend people access self-service options available through myGov and the Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support mobile apps.”
Kirsty Horton
A journalist with 15 years of experience, Kirsty Horton has been the editor of the Lithgow Mercury newspaper and a journalist for mastheads including the Great Lakes Advocate, Nambucca Guardian News and Moree Champion. She is now a member of ACM's features and special publications team.
A journalist with 15 years of experience, Kirsty Horton has been the editor of the Lithgow Mercury newspaper and a journalist for mastheads including the Great Lakes Advocate, Nambucca Guardian News and Moree Champion. She is now a member of ACM's features and special publications team.
