Senate debates Bills

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


Jenny McAllister

Jenny McAllister NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme

7:12 pm

The government doesn't support these amendments, essentially because there is other non-financial information that does benefit consumers—for example, the location where a specialist provides a common medical service. Through the consultation process, both consumers and doctors have been clear that the information provided to a patient should be more than just fee information. For example, a doctor should be able to detail their training, their memberships, the languages they speak and their years of experience.

Question negatived.

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