On the 16 May 2024, the Senate agreed that all bills introduced into the House of Representatives after 16 May 2024 and up to and including 6 June 2024 that contain substantive provisions commencing on or before 1 July 2024 (together with the provisions of any related bill) are referred to committees for inquiry and report by 24 June 2024.
On the 6 June 2024, the provisions of the National Health Amendment (Supporting Patient Access to Cheaper Medicines and Other Measures) Bill 2024 have been referred to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 24 June 2024.