[no bill text published] Lower general patient charge for National Health Act services
National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The general patient charge drops from $30.00 to $25.00.
The law removes references to allowable discounts for patient charges.
The start date for certain National Health Act provisions moves from 1 January 2025 to 1 January 2026.
The bill repeals section 99GC of the National Health Act.