Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026

Senator McALLISTER (New South Wales—Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) (13:29): I think that Senator Steele-John said 'reduction'. Minister Butler has spoken about this quite regularly. The government is very concerned about the impact that specialist charges are having on patients experiencing financial stress, and the minister has consistently said that all options are on the table.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR ( Senator Sterle ): I apologise, Minister; as it is 1.30 pm, the committee will report to the Senate. Progress reported.