James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The government opposes this reference. These bills deliver key reforms to support Australia's 13 million private health insurance members, including up to 10 per cent discounts for members under 30 years of age, increased travel and accommodation benefits for members in rural and regional Australia, expanded powers to the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman and clearer information for consumers. These bills and policies have been extensively consulted on with the community and stakeholders throughout 2017 and 2018. Passage of these bills by 30 June 2018 will ensure savings and reforms can be delivered to private health insurance members by 2019.