MPs press official on why $250-million ‘axe the fax’ digital prescribing program failed

Members of Parliament questioned the head of an agency over the failure of a $250-million digital prescribing program and how the budget was spent. The article points to unresolved governance and accountability issues rather than a direct market-moving financial event. Impact is likely limited, but the spending scrutiny could increase pressure on the agency and related public-sector programs.

Analysis

Members of Parliament questioned the head of an agency over the failure of a $250-million digital prescribing program and how the budget was spent. The article points to unresolved governance and accountability issues rather than a direct market-moving financial event. Impact is likely limited, but the spending scrutiny could increase pressure on the agency and related public-sector programs.