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Health, Disability and Ageing House of Representatives

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

Currently before the Senate. Last action: second reading debate on 11 Aug 2026.

Introduced
12 Feb 2026
Sponsor
Government
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STAGE 9 OF 13 — SECOND READING DEBATE (SENATE)

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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