Overview
The Health Insurance Amendment (Approved Collection Centres) Regulations 2026 is a new federal regulation that amends the Health Insurance Regulations 2018. The amendments relate to approved pathology collection centres.
The regulation is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and is in force as of 3 November 2026.
What the Source Confirms
The available source text confirms the title of the regulation, the administering department, and the commencement date. It does not specify the detailed content of the amendments or what changes have been made to the Health Insurance Regulations 2018.
Key Actions
- Visit the Federal Register of Legislation page to read the full legislative text and explanatory statement for details on what has changed
- Operators or managers of a pathology collection centre can check the amended Health Insurance Regulations 2018 provisions to see if approval status or obligations are affected
- The 'Set up an alert' feature on the Federal Register of Legislation page can be used for this item to be notified of further changes
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.