Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026
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.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Divisions on this bill
- 25 Jun 2026Bills — Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second ReadingHouse 10–71
- 25 Jun 2026Bills — Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second ReadingHouse 10–71
- 25 Jun 2026Bills — Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Consideration in DetailHouse 9–69
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au.