Queensland Health's payroll probe

The Queensland Government has launched an inquiry into a bungled payroll system upgrade that is expected to cost Queensland Health $1.25 billion to fix. The Commission of Inquiry, led by the Hon. Richard Chesterman QC, aims to analyse the contractual arrangements between the State of Queensland and IBM Australia, to determine why the contract price blew out over time.

We track its findings.

Meet Qld Health's five new technology execs

Meet Qld Health's five new technology execs

Still no fill for long-vacant CIO role.
Allie Coyne Jan 18 2017 10:38AM Strategy
Qld Health CIO reinstated after corruption claims fall flat

Qld Health CIO reinstated after corruption claims fall flat

CCC ends investigation.
Allie Coyne Apr 29 2016 9:47AM Strategy
Fixing Qld Health’s IT systems: start with the plumbing

Fixing Qld Health’s IT systems: start with the plumbing

Step one in massive program of work.
Allie Coyne Sep 24 2015 7:00AM Software
Qld Health rehires payroll Mr Fix-It as new boss

Qld Health rehires payroll Mr Fix-It as new boss

Poaches NSW Health CIO.
Paris Cowan Jun 5 2015 11:44AM Strategy
Qld Health to trial rapid sign-on for health systems

Qld Health to trial rapid sign-on for health systems

$5.4 million project ‘on track’.
Allie Coyne Feb 28 2014 11:30AM Software
IBM accuses Qld govt of trying to 'rewrite history'

IBM accuses Qld govt of trying to 'rewrite history'

Blames government for health payroll disaster.
Paris Cowan Dec 9 2013 9:54AM Software
Qld opposition blasts IBM lawsuit as waste of money

Qld opposition blasts IBM lawsuit as waste of money

Calls on government to release new legal advice.
Paris Cowan Dec 6 2013 3:01PM Software
Qld Govt commences legal action against IBM

Qld Govt commences legal action against IBM

Seeking compensation over $1.2b health payroll disaster.
Paris Cowan Dec 6 2013 9:41AM Software
Qld Health prepares to outsource IT, telecommunications

Qld Health prepares to outsource IT, telecommunications

Major shift in approach from troubled department.
Paris Cowan Sep 16 2013 12:54PM Hardware
Qld Health to be tested by new system replacement project

Qld Health to be tested by new system replacement project

Could be bigger than failed payroll platform.
Paris Cowan Sep 9 2013 6:24AM Strategy
Newman still considering legal action against IBM

Newman still considering legal action against IBM

Confirms sacking of senior bureaucrats.
Paris Cowan Aug 23 2013 1:32PM Strategy
Queensland begins planning new Health payroll system

Queensland begins planning new Health payroll system

Adopts all Chesterman recommendations.
Paris Cowan Aug 20 2013 11:56AM Strategy
The architects of Qld Health's payroll disaster

The architects of Qld Health's payroll disaster

Where are they now?
Charis Palmer Aug 12 2013 6:54AM Training & Development
Qld Premier confirms IBM ban

Qld Premier confirms IBM ban

Fallout continues from Health payroll inquiry.
Charis Palmer Aug 7 2013 3:29PM Strategy
Queensland Govt considers IBM ban

Queensland Govt considers IBM ban

IBM rejects payroll inquiry findings.
Charis Palmer Aug 7 2013 9:50AM Strategy
IBM should never have been appointed, finds Qld payroll inquiry

IBM should never have been appointed, finds Qld payroll inquiry

A project full of bad decisions.
Charis Palmer Aug 6 2013 11:06AM Training & Development
Does the Queensland Government need a CIO?

Does the Queensland Government need a CIO?

(Blog post) Working out where the buck stops.
Charis Palmer Jul 2 2013 6:07AM Strategy
Qld Govt pours more money into Health payroll

Qld Govt pours more money into Health payroll

IBM implemenation still hurting.
Allie Coyne Jun 4 2013 5:13PM Software
Public servants no match for IBM, says former minister

Public servants no match for IBM, says former minister

Lawsuit not a viable option.
Charis Palmer May 31 2013 11:56AM Training & Development
Minister defends QLD Health payroll decisions

Minister defends QLD Health payroll decisions

Bligh and Schwarten loathe to sack IBM.
Charis Palmer May 28 2013 6:45AM Training & Development

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