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DOORSTOP HSU launches major report, commences wage bargaining

Health Services Union < 1 mins read

MEDIA ALERT DOORSTOP

WHAT: HSU launches major report into Medicare fraud, announces wage bargaining campaign for 25,000 members - Gerard Hayes and health workers to speak

WHEN: Wednesday 2 July, 2025 - 10:15am

WHERE: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 101 Phillip ST Sydney

WHO: Gerard Hayes (HSU NSW Secretary) and public hospital workers

KEY STORY: New HSU report reveals up to $10 billion in annual Medicare fraud through systematic billing scams, while 25,000 NSW public hospital workers fight for fair pay rises. Survey healthc workers finds 50% face pressure to maximise Medicare billing profits, 93% say fraud prevention is failing.

AVAILABILITY: Gerard Hayes and health workers available for interviews

CONTACT: Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032

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