House debates Questions in Writing
National Authentication Service for Health (Question No. 725)
Andrew Southcott Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Primary Healthcare
asked the Minister for Health and Ageing, in writing, on 3 November 2011:
What total sum has the Government spent on the National Authentication Service for Health.
Nicola Roxon Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Health and Ageing
The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:
Between 1 July 2009 and 31 August 2011, the Commonwealth has spent $10,901,631.00 (GST inclusive) on the National Authentication Service for Health through the National e-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA), as part of the National Partnership Agreement on eHealth
.