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Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Bill 2026

Debated Thursday 17 September 2026

Debate items
1
Chambers
House of Representatives
Votes
0

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

  1. Thursday 17 September 2026 · House of Representatives

    Second Reading

    The debate concerned the removal of a financial cap on levies imposed on medical device sponsors to fund the National Joint Replacement Registry. The minister argued that the existing cap created an inequitable burden on smaller companies while larger suppliers paid comparatively less. The proposed amendment aims to align levy contributions with the actual volume of devices supplied. This change is intended to ensure fairer funding for the registry as demand for joint replacement surgery increases.

    Outcome: The bill was commended to the House by the minister.

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