Opened the debate
Mulino moved that the bill be read a second time, arguing it would ban life insurers from using genetic testing information to determine coverage terms. Mulino cited a Monash University study indicating that fear of insurance costs discouraged participation in genetic testing, using the example of an individual who discovered a cancer risk variant. Mulino stated the ban would remove barriers to testing, benefiting public health and medical research. Mulino noted that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission would enforce the new strict liability provisions.