Second Reading Speeches

Health Insurance Amendment (Professional Services Review Scheme) Bill 2023

Type
Government
Portfolio
Health and Aged Care
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Health Insurance Act 1973
to: remove the requirement for the Australian Medical Association to agree to the appointment of the Director of the Professional Services Review (PSR); amend consultation requirements for appointing other statutory office holders of the PSR to enable consultation with relevant peak bodies directly; establish the statutory office of Associate Director of the PSR; remove the requirement for the Chief Executive Medicare to consult with stakeholder groups prior to issuing a notice to produce documents; and make minor amendments to update the wording of provisions relating to the termination of certain appointments.

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