- Date
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18 Oct 2006
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Finance and Administration
- Summary
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The bill: amends the
Health Insurance Commission (Reform and Separation of Functions) Act 1997
to permit the Commonwealth to sell its shares in Medibank Private Limited (Medibank); facilitates the sale of the Commonwealth’s equity in Medibank; and permits Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. Also makes consequential amendments to the National Health Act 1953
, Commonwealth Borrowing Levy Act 1987
and Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973
.