Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

Following discussions with the government, private health insurers have a deferred or not implemented the 1 April 2020 premium changes and are implementing a range of measures to support policyholders, including waivers or temporary suspension of premium fees. The government also notes that private health insurers are funding new services such as telehealth for mental health support and certain allied health services where practical and clinically appropriate. The motion, therefore, is based on an incorrect series of premises and also seeks commitments which are against government policy. On that basis, the government cannot support the motion.

Question agreed to.