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Frustration over long waiting periods on phones with Centerlink

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Source: SBS

Centerlink customers express frustration because of the long waiting periods on the phone lines to centerlink.

According to the latest reports by the Welfare department, the average waiting period is now 15 minutes and 44 seconds.


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