I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

The Health Legislation Amendment (Private Health Insurance) Bill 2006 will amend the National Health Act 1953 to improve consumer protection in private health by widening the powers of the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman.

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints about private health insurance and is an unofficial umpire in dispute resolution within the private health insurance industry.