FED Pathology Fees Abolished; Health Minister Must Tell Labs If Approved

Health Insurance (Pathology - Fees - Repeal) Bill 2025

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If this bill passes, it means that:

The Health Insurance (Pathology - Fees) Act 1991 and its related Norfolk Island amendment are abolished.
The Health Minister must notify a person if their pathology undertaking is accepted. This notice must state when the undertaking starts, how long it lasts, and how to apply for a review by the Administrative Review Tribunal.
The Health Minister can approve or refuse an application for a pathology laboratory to be accredited. If approved, the Health Minister must give a copy of the approval to the applicant.
The Commonwealth must refund fees paid under the old pathology fees law for undertakings or premises approvals that start on or after 1 July 2025.
Fees for accepting pathology undertakings are abolished.