Second Reading Speeches

Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026

Type
Government
Portfolio
Health, Disability and Ageing
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Before Reps
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Health Insurance Act 1973
and
Private Health Insurance Act 2007
to enable the publication of information on medical fees charged by medical practitioners and likely out-of-pocket costs; and
Private Health Insurance Act 2007
to require private health insurers to apply to the minister for approval to change the premiums charged under a complying health insurance product.

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