Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Thursday 24 July 2025 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the repeal of fees charged to the pathology sector for accreditation and approval applications under Medicare. The Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care argued that existing fees, set in 1991, exceeded administrative costs and violated government charging policy. The bill aims to remove these charges while maintaining quality assurance standards. No opposition speakers were recorded in the provided transcript. The debate was adjourned following the minister's speech.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Wednesday 30 July 2025 · House of Representatives

   Reference to Federation Chamber
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3. Wednesday 30 July 2025 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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4. Thursday 31 July 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   Tim Ayres moved the second reading of four government bills in the Senate. He argued that the ASIO bill extends compulsory questioning powers to allow for necessary reforms, while the Defence Housing bill expands housing support to include AUKUS personnel and partner organisations. Ayres stated the pathology bill repeals outdated fees to reduce administrative burden, and the Pacific Banking Guarantee bill secures financial services in the region through Commonwealth guarantees. The debate was adjourned to the next sitting period.

   Outcome: Further consideration of the second reading was postponed until the first sitting day of the next parliamentary session.

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5. Thursday 31 July 2025 · Senate

   First Reading
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6. Monday 1 September 2025 · Senate

   Third Reading
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