Progressing through parliament
Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026
Portfolio: Health, Disability and Ageing
- Introduced12 February 2026
- Passed House25 June 2026
- Passed Senate15 September 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
New rules to give private health insurance customers better information and more choices about their coverage.
How parliament voted
representatives · 25 June 2026
Bills — Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
969The noes have it · 60 votes
9 ayes, 69 noesrepresentatives · 25 June 2026
Bills — Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading
1071The noes have it · 61 votes
10 ayes, 71 noesrepresentatives · 25 June 2026
Bills — Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading
1071The noes have it · 61 votes
10 ayes, 71 noes
How parliament votes on this issue
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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