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National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025
Portfolio: Health, Disability and Ageing
Introduced30 July 2025
Passed House28 August 2025
Passed Senate1 September 2025
Royal assent4 September 2025
In plain English
The government can now negotiate lower prices for medicines on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme).
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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