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Health, Disability and Ageing House of Representatives

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

Passed, finished

Assented to on 18 Sept 2026.

Introduced
12 Feb 2026
Sponsor
Government
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ASSENTED 18 SEPT 2026

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

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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