House debates Questions without Notice

Private Health Insurance

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 House of Representatives

Anne Webster

Anne Webster Mallee, National Party, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories

2:45 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. Today I met with older Australians at Parliament House who are scared of Labor's $11 billion tax on private health insurance. This health tax means older Australians will face a 21 per cent surge in insurance premiums, and out-of-pocket costs increasing by over $800 a year for an individual and more than $1,600 for a couple. Why is the Prime Minister imposing another toxic tax on millions of older Australians?