Catherine King

Catherine King

CATHERINE KING MP
Federal Member Ballarat
Shadow Minister Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development

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Wednesday, 22 November 2017 / Published in NATIONAL MEDIA

TUDGE’S DEPARTMENT KNEW OF MEDICARE CARD SECURITY BREACH

CATHERINE KING MP

SHADOW MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND MEDICARE

MEMBER FOR BALLARAT

 

LINDA BURNEY MP

SHADOW MINISTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES

MEMBER FOR BARTON


TUDGE’S DEPARTMENT KNEW OF MEDICARE CARD SECURITY BREACH

The Turnbull Government’s handling of the breach of Medicare data on the dark web has hit a new level of incompetence, with reports confirming Tudge’s department knew about the illegal sale of Medicare card details a fortnight before it was reported in the media.

Documents obtained under Freedom of Information reveals that departmental officials discussed the breach as early as June 22 – weeks before the public found out through media reporting.

This shows a new level of disdain from Tudge and his Department – they knew that Medicare details were being traded on the dark web but they didn’t even have the decency to tell Australians.

This has always been a serious breach – in September this year, it was revealed that the Australian Tax Office temporarily suspended the use of Medicare cards as use as proof of identification as a result of the breach.

A Medicare card is one of the most important items an Australian will own and Tudge’s handling of this breach shows complete disregard for its significance.

From Robo-debt to the Medicare data breach, Tudge’s record of chaos and incompetence continues to grow.

WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2017

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