The backlog of Centrelink and Medicare claims has significantly reduced, with over 500,000 claims processed in the last 10 weeks. The Government’s mass recruitment drive of over 3000 new staff has contributed to this improvement. Minister Bill Shorten has acknowledged the frustrations faced by claimants and expressed optimism about the progress being made. By mid-year, the backlog is expected to return to usual levels.
Embraer announced its successful deliveries and backlog results for the first quarter of 2024. The company delivered a total of 25 jets across its executive, commercial, and defense segments, marking a 67% increase from the previous year’s first quarter. The total backlog for the company increased to over $4.6 billion in the private aviation sector and $11.1 billion in the commercial sector. However, the Defense & Security segment experienced a 4% decrease in backlog.
