Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Griff for the question and for providing me with some prior notice. Senator Griff, I have been able to obtain the following information from the minister. The Morrison government welcomes the Australian National Audit Office's reporting, noting its conclusion that the implementation of the My Health Record opt-out was largely effective. The public should be reassured by the ANAO's findings that the government's implementation, planning, governance and communication were appropriate and the objectives were clearly specified in the legislation and translated into operational objectives and plans. Responding to the recommendations is a high priority for the government. The Australian Digital Health Agency will lead implementation of the five recommendations, which are to be actioned within 12 months of tabling, in consultation with the Department of Health, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, the medical software industry, clinical peaks, health care provider associations, professional indemnity insurers, and state and territory governments. In relation to the OAIC, it is an independent national regulator for privacy. I am advised further questions about their work should be directed to the OAIC. I'm also advised the OAIC have advised in the annual report of their activities in relation to digital health that the four assessments on foot will be finalised in 2019-20.