Tuesday, 12 May 2026 17:39
COMPANIES EXPOSED TO PAYMENT FRAUD
RESEARCH from Eftsure warns workplace hierarchy is exposing Australian organisations to payment fraud. Only 25% of employees feel comfortable questioning senior executives, while many lack awareness of fraud prevention tools. Cybercriminals exploit this pressure by impersonating leaders and manipulating approval processes. The findings highlight a gap between leadership understanding and frontline risk.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2026 17:37
ONE IN FIVE PEOPLE AVOID PRESCRIPTIONS
THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia is urging the Federal Government to freeze PBS medicine prices until 2030 to keep prescriptions affordable. While costs were cut to $25 in 2026, saving patients over $50M, prices could rise again without action. The Guild warns higher costs lead to skipped treatments and poorer health, calling for certainty amid cost-of-living pressures. One in five Australians have avoided prescriptions due to cost.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2026 17:36
CRACKDOWN ON USING SUPER FOR DENTAL WORK
THE Australian Dental Association NSW has backed a joint crackdown by the Australian Taxation Office and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency on unethical schemes encouraging early super access for dental work. With $817.6M withdrawn in 2025, concerns include financial harm and poor treatment quality. Patients are urged to seek independent advice and understand risks.
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