Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the Goulburn Centrelink and Medicare office on Auburn Street would be relocated after being destroyed overnight by fire on Monday.

Mr Taylor visited the gutted building on Tuesday, with State Member Pru Goward and Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Geoff Kettle, to assess the damage.

“The fire occurred outside of business hours and thankfully no one was hurt. We are working to organise alternative arrangements so that local residents can still access Centrelink and Medicare services.

“We are looking at a temporary relocation of the services in the short term. I will keep the community updated on how they can access Centrelink and Medicare help,” Mr Taylor said.

He encouraged customers to use the range of digital service options available, such as the Express Plus Mobile Apps and online and phone self-service, to do their routine business with the department.

“We will be keeping all customers informed and advertising temporary arrangements once they have been determined. We are working hard to minimise disruption to services.”

The Department of Human Services can be contacted on 132 468 or via the link: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/contact-us/phone-us