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

Act No. 90 of 2026 · Assented 18 September 2026

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In brief

Lets the Health Department Secretary publish doctors' fees, qualifications and private health policy details, with annual reports to Parliament. Requires insurers to get the Minister's approval for premiums on new products and for premium or cover changes, and rewrites the protected information offence.

Who's affected

  • Private health insurers
  • Medical practitioners and specialists
  • People with private health cover
  • Health Department Secretary and Health Minister

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